Naperville 203
Community Unit School District
New Educator System of Support
New Educator System of Support
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Naperville School District 203 provides a comprehensive system of support for all new educators. District 203 recognizes the responsibility of all stakeholders to invest in the support of each new educator in all domains of the Danielson Framework. Professional learning is provided in multiple settings and structures to prepare each educator for success with an ultimate goal of increasing student learning. Based on need, new educators also receive the support of well-trained mentors who coach new educators on best practices and current standards that align to district goals and mission.
New Educator Orientation Summer Sessions
- Human Resources Introduction
- 2 Day Institute – District
- 2 Day Institute – Building
- District – Based Curriculum Overview (K-8)
- Building –Based Curriculum Overview (9-12)
New Educator Professional Learning Collaboration
- Ongoing Cohort Sessions
- Reflective Collaboration and Support
- Danielson Framework for Teaching
- Assessment Practices
- Peer Observations and Personal Reflections
- Mentor and Mentee Observations
- Ongoing Job-Embedded Support
- Learning Support Coaches
- Instructional Coordinators
- Department Chairs
- Other support personnel
Differentiated Peer Mentors
0-2 Years of Experience
- Weekly collaboration and professional learning based on personal, school and district goals
- Monthly checklists focused on upcoming school and district events, systems, and protocols
3+ Years of Experience
- Begin with weekly collaboration then move to monthly collaboration and professional learning based on personal, school and district goals
- Monthly checklists focused on upcoming school and district events, systems, and protocols