Please take

a moment
to
complete
the
information
form on
your table.
Mike
Dubeau
Larissa
Sansom
Trista
Hollweck
Kate
Smith
In the next two days we will introduce
the WQSB and our New Teacher
Program so that you understand our
context, support mechanisms and
expectations for teachers.

You will know you understand when you
know who and where to access
resources and support (and maybe feel
a little less panicked).

Strategy: Paper Airplane Toss

A wish
A Wonder
A Worry



Reflect:

Why do we build inclusion?
How could you use this strategy
in your classroom?
Mike Dubeau
Director HR

Full Time Contracts
Part Time Contracts
Priority of Employment
Tenure
Paperwork
SBC

NTP
Handbook
- 3 years experience

+ 3 years experience

STAY
GO
Date Focus
August 21
st
Orientation New Teachers
August 22
nd
Orientation New Teachers and Mentors
September 26th Competency 3 - Planning
February 9th Competency 4: Classroom Teaching
April 16th NT: TBD
Mentors: TBD
June 25th Day of Reflection and Celebration
Pg. 14
M&M days must
be principal
approved!


Plan together
Observe each other teaching
Co-Teach a lesson
Visit another classroom (in our school
or at another school)
Professional Development
Meet to discuss report cards, IEPs,
curriculum, portfolio, etc.!

How can we use
our days
together?
4 Days Release
Per New Teacher
and Mentor team
M & M Days
Mentor & Mentee Days

Review TERM 1 responsibilities for New
Teachers and Coaches.
Flag necessary forms in your booklet
pg. 10-12
Create a Positive Learning Environment
Address Students by Name
Model
Dress for Success
Encourage Positive Habits
Establish Professional Relationships
Social Media
TED Talk Fake it until you make it
(Amy Cuddy)

Year 1 NT
Evaluation Requirements
3 Informal Observations

1 per term
Conducted by
administrator

Term
Competency of Focus
1
Classroom Environment
2
Planning
3
Classroom Teaching

3 Formal Observations

2 conducted by
administrator
1 conducted by NTP
Team + Administrator
Using PRO EVAL form


Growth Portfolio

1 competency check-
in per term due to
administrator
Completed portfolio
due to NTP Team and
administrator

Term
Competency of Focus
1
Classroom Environment
2
Planning
3
Classroom Teaching
FINAL
Comp. 3, 4, 6, 11, 12

Pg. 31
Pg. 100
Who is your Special Education
Consultant?

Lisa Falasconi: Eardley, Lord Aylmer, South Hull, Symmes, DArcy,
Chelsea,
Hull Adult Ed Centre

Cindy Smith: Philemon Wright High School, Dr W Keon, St Johns, Dr S
E McDowell,
Onslow, Queen Elizabeth, St Michaels, G Theberge,
Golden Valley

Lynn Webster: Buckingham, Gr Gatineau, Wakefield, Poltimore,
Maniwaki,
Namur, Hadley, Philemon Wright, Noranda

Steve Greig: Supports students in the Work Oriented Training
Pathway (WOTP)
Anne Armitage: Supports students on the Life Skills and Challenge
pathways


Janet Sauv: Supports students diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum
Disorder who
are in regular classrooms (elementary and secondary
schools)

pg. 30
Modified Program vs. Adapted
Program
IEP read within the first 15 days of
school
Ineke Annan
Mentor and Teacher Leader
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SFnMTHhKdkw

Maralie Durrell
Coordinator HR

Hiring questions
Payroll questions
Permanent employment questions

819-684-2336 ext 1136
mdurrell@wqsb.qc.ca

Brian Smeltzer
Union President


Please leave nametags on your table.
See you tomorrow morning!