Directions: Rate each item that most closely indicates the level of support provided by the mentor/principal/district personnel throughout the LaTAAP process.
1. Coached the new teacher in analyzing the instructional process and in determining how well students are learning
2. Coached the new teacher in expanding effective teaching strategies, classroom management, and assessment techniques
3. Conducted informal conferences and observations with feedback using the Louisiana Components of Effective Teaching
4. Provided feedback to the new teacher on the development of his/her portfolio
5. Demonstrated effective planning, instruction, and adjustment of instruction based on content knowledge (mentor or other teachers)
6. Guided management of professional responsibilities
7. Provided encouragement and support
8. Assisted the new teacher in analyzing and resolving problems
9. Directed the new teacher to needed assistance and resources
10. Assisted the new teacher in analyzing student performance data and student records to plan instruction consistent with student needs and the school improvement plan
11. Assisted the new teacher in exploring a variety of resources to obtain artifacts for the New Teacher Portfolio
PRINCIPAL/OTHER SCHOOL PERSONNEL
1. Introduced the new teacher to school and system policies and procedures, to faculty and staff, to teaching responsibilities, to the school improvement plan, to the school accountability program, to the availability of district resources, and to the Lo
2. Assisted the new teacher and mentor or support team in arranging necessary coverage of his or her class for classroom observation purposes
3. Ensured that new teachers and their mentors or support team members met weekly and observed each other’s classrooms on at least eight occasions during the first year of LaTAAP
4. Facilitated new teacher/mentor meetings and interactions through appropriate scheduling of classes and daily activities
5. Assisted the mentor and new teacher in securing necessary resources for the completion of professional growth activities
1. Provided New Teacher Orientation to inform the new teacher of LaTAAP requirements
2. Issued resources such as Portfolio Handbook, Guide for New Teachers and First Days of School
3. Responded to new teacher’s questions via email, phone or school visit (if necessary)
4. Provided general support to the new teacher throughout the LaTAAP process
Rate your overall LaTAAP experience:
What additional types of support (if any) could the mentor/principal/school district personnel have provided for you and other beginning teachers to improve the LaTAAP process?
