SUTEP Induction

With teacher shortages continuing, SUTEP provides support to beginning teachers to help them succeed and remain in the profession. An Induction Committee assesses the needs of beginning teachers and works to meet these needs.

The teacher-in-residence, a National Board Certified teacher, makes hundreds of contacts each month to support beginning teachers and their mentors. She supports the continuum of professional development for teachers from pre-service to career status and provides training and program materials focused on INTASC Standards (Interstate New Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium), portfolio development, and coaching skills.

In June each year, with participation from other stakeholders, SUTEP offers a Summer Institute for beginning teachers and teacher leaders. Beginning teachers focus on issues for rising second-year teachers, including the performance-based licensure process, INTASC Standards, classroom climate, and mentoring by teacher leaders.

After participating in the conference, beginning teachers receive support throughout the year. University faculty and mentors regularly send email messages to answer questions and offer support. The group meets for Saturday sessions several times during the fall.