Tuesday, December 11, 2007

PROMISE Pre-Induction Services for Aspiring Teachers

TLC's PROMISE delivers efficient, supportive and meaningful services through a comprehensive Pre-Induction System that leads our candidates to an effective teaching career in Broward County.

Our 1st Pre-Induction PROMISE:

90-Hour Field Experience Opportunity
      • face-to-face mentoring provided by a high performing teacher
      • observation of teaching strategies within the participants certification areas
      • participation in promising practices meet students' educational needs and improve student achievement
      • interaction with student population in a classroom setting
      • collaboration with professionals through Learning Communities
      • network with administrators and teacher leaders

Our 2nd
Pre-Induction PROMISE:

Professional Development Preparation
      • gain effective teaching and learning strategies through collaborative, innovative, concrete solutions
      • incorporate HRD's Teacher Development Podcasts into professional development trainings
      • apply technological tools available through B.E.E.P. (Broward's Enterprising Educational Portal)
      • observe high performing teachers through demonstration classrooms
      • participate in certification preparation classes for the Subject Area Exam(s) and General Knowledge Test
Our 3rd Pre-Induction PROMISE:

Career
Placement Strategies
      • offer virtual office hours for improved customer service and certification advising
      • instruction on resume writing strategies
      • tips, techniques and etiquette for optimal interviewing performance