Event Title: Introduction to the Adult Education Teacher Induction Toolkit
Event Type: Interactive Webinar. Register now!
Date(s): January 26th, 2:00 – 3:15 PM
Dear LINCS Community,
What can adult education programs do to develop the capacity and confidence of new teachers?
Next Tuesday, January 26th, from 2 – 3:15 PM EST, Andy Nash of the New England Literacy Resource Center will lead a webinar offered by Regional Professional Development Center 1 exploring the Adult Education Teacher Induction Toolkit, a collection of multimedia resources that:
- Strengthen evidence-based instruction of new teachers
- Guide experienced teachers in mentorship practices
- Incorporate the Teacher Induction Pathway into program support and leadership
Webinar participants will look at key resources in the Toolkit, as well as hear from instructional leaders and mentors on how to best use them.
Webinar Objectives
Participants will:
- Understand the Toolkit’s teacher induction resources and their purposes
- Become familiar with the Teacher Induction Pathway and key tools to support each step
- Identify tools that match specific program purposes
Pre-Webinar Activity
Before the webinar, please acquaint yourself with one resource from the list below:
1.To learn about core competencies of effective adult education instructors: Adult Education Teacher Competencies
2.To explore research on teacher effectiveness and induction: Teacher Effectiveness Annotated Bibliography
3.To figure out if you have the program conditions to support a successful teacher induction effort: Conditions for Success Brief
4.To learn the steps of the induction process: Pages 8-11 of Teacher Induction Brief
5.To learn how to select and match mentors with teachers: Pages 9-14 of the Leadership Guide
6.To explore peer observation: Pages 68-80 of the Mentoring Guide
Register now for the webinar. See you there!
Sincerely,
The LINCS Team