McDowell County Schools Beginning Teacher Program

The Beginning Teacher Support Program is a state-mandated, three-year induction program designed to support beginning teachers. The program is structured so that the experiences of beginning teachers are positive and focused on the knowledge, skills, and qualities associated with effective teaching. They work closely with Lead Teachers and Mentors to grow and foster healthy teaching careers. The support program's plat form is aligned wi th the North Carolina Professional Teaching Standards, the North Carolina Educator Effectiveness System. 

Three Year Beginning Teacher Cycle

 

Year 1

The beginning teacher:

- is assigned a mentor

- is provided an orientation

- develops a Professional Development Plan

- completes any professional development required/prescribed by the LEA

- is observed at least four times culminating with a summative evaluation

 

Year 2

The beginning teacher:

- continues to have a mentor teacher

- updates the Professional Development Plan

- completes any professional development required/prescribed by the LEA

- is observed at least four times culminating with a summative evaluation

 

Year 3

The beginning teacher:

- continues to have a mentor teacher

- updates Professional Development Plan

- completes any professional development required/prescribed by the LEA

- is observed at least four times culminating with a summative evaluation