NGRESA Induction Support Blog

Let’s Succeed Together

About Our Efforts

Consulting with Purpose

Beginning last year, NGRESA began examining induction practices throughout our district and we continue this work to create more continuity in our RESA district.

Why is this work so important?

Our Commitment to New Educators

We firmly believe that the majority of successful educators have been positively influenced by a mentor teacher in their school building. With approximately 44% of public school teachers leaving the classroom within the first five years, we must do our part to support and retain them from day one.

As a professional Educational Consultant , I believe in maintaining a positive mindset, creating partnerships with a purpose, and always striving for significant outcomes. Contact us today to see how you can get involved with our induction efforts at NGRESA

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As a Mentor, what is my job?

A mentor is someone who helps new teachers to recognize what they know and can do. They also help strengthen teachers' ability to make more effective use of their knowledge. Most of all a good mentor will strive to support teachers as they learn and grow as an educator.

Forget the days of a mentor just "being there" when your mentee needs something. A mentor is not just simply a supervisor. They are also not someone who simply ensures that teachers meet job requirements sufficiently and continue to in subsequent years.

NGRESA's Five School Districts

Proudly Serving . . .

Cherokee, Gilmer, Murray, Pickens, and Whitfield County School Districts

Steps to Guide the Development and Implementation of a District Induction Program

The Path to Success

Step 1 & 2: Self-Assessment & Develop

Will help districts gauge current levels of support and assess needs to provide a more targeted induction program.

Step 2 & 3: Implement & Reflect

Will assist districts in the implementation process once their induction support program is further developed. Will also stress the importance of stopping to reflect on progress periodically.

Step 5 & 6: Revise and Continuously Monitor

At times we realize that changes must be made with most educational practices. The revising process is part of the educational process. So as we implement and continually monitor, we must revise processes and programs from time to time.

We have a choice. We can simply defend what we have . . . or create what they (teachers and mentors) need."

Gary Marx

A high rate of teacher turnover hampers student achievement, hurts staff morale, and impedes a school's ability to move forward.

Liliana Aguas

In the fall of 2015 the Georgia PSC reported that 44% of public school teachers in the state leave within the first five years of teaching.

GaDOE

Contact Me

Struggling to create a viably strong induction program and/or support? Contact us today and see what we can do for you.

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