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State Priority - Mentoring & Induction
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The Hawaii Department of Education has identified Induction and Mentoring as one of its 6 priority strategies for school improvement. The department recognizes that teachers, especially beginning teachers, need quality support, especially at the start of their teacher career. Our program is designed to work with the existing support at Leilehua which include Learning Teams, Department Learning Teams and Focus Groups/Quality Circles. Click here for more information about Induction & Mentoring.
Support Services for our Beginning Teacher
There are a number of support services and personnel to help you! Just ask! A few are listed below:
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School Level Assistance
As a beginning/new teacher to Leilehua, we are here to help you. The support includes troubleshooting logistical and technical issues, answering any questions about procedures, as well classroom strategies. Need help? The table below identifies where you can find answers to your questions. If you are not sure, ask Sandi – she can point you in the right direction. 
Special BT Seminars/Activities
In addition to the Mentor activities for the entire staff, Beginning Teachers also are invited to participate in: *When possible, BTs are provided 1 semester of seminars during Advisory time *Assessment BreakTime - take a break from correcting papers and enjoy a small snack in the afternoon before heading back to the grind! *Special, last minute invites when the opportunity arises! Homecoming Day lunch, etc. Need unexpected assistance? No problem! Just ask Sandi! |
Elias Ali, Central District Personnel Officer (northside), Certificated
627-7475 Mentors Aurene_Pila@notes.k12.hi.us (northside) Joanna_Meza@notes.k12.hi.us (northside) Central District Beginning Teacher brochure Want to meet other new teachers? Want to earn "free" PD credit to move up in the payscale? Click here for a calendar of district sponsored events tailored to the Beginning Teacher. EES
All non-tenured teachers will be evaluated on an annual basis using the EES. Refer to the Resources page for general information on EES. Other Documents District Mentor & Induction Beginning Teacher Requirements. The completion of this checklist (used also for the District sponsored PD Credit course for beginning teachers) may satisfy the Individual Professional Development Plan and/or Component 4: Professional Responsibilities. State Information 1. New Teacher Q & A 2. Licensing Information - Teacher Standards Board |
Expectations of the Beginning Teacher
The beginning teacher seeks to improve his/her practice in the following ways:
*Meet with the mentor on a regular basis, with more frequent meetings for Year 1 and Year 2 teachers and on an as needed basis for Year 3 teachers
*Year 1 teachers attend a weekly mentor meeting for the first semester at Leilehua during Advisory.
*Is observed on a regular basis to improve practice
*Reflects on his/her teaching through setting professional goals
*Maintains a mentor program section in his/her evidence binder with documentation of participation in mentor seminars, conferences and meetings.
*With support and assistance, our goal is to develop a "Mighty Mule" teacher. Mighty Mule Teacher, Year 1; Mighty Mule Teacher, Year 2.
*Meet with the mentor on a regular basis, with more frequent meetings for Year 1 and Year 2 teachers and on an as needed basis for Year 3 teachers
*Year 1 teachers attend a weekly mentor meeting for the first semester at Leilehua during Advisory.
*Is observed on a regular basis to improve practice
*Reflects on his/her teaching through setting professional goals
*Maintains a mentor program section in his/her evidence binder with documentation of participation in mentor seminars, conferences and meetings.
*With support and assistance, our goal is to develop a "Mighty Mule" teacher. Mighty Mule Teacher, Year 1; Mighty Mule Teacher, Year 2.