Teacher+Induction+for+Effectiveness+and+Retention+(TIER)

__ Teacher Induction for Effectiveness and Retention - T.I.E.R. __ __ Meeting Agendas __ __ Other Important Information __
 * =[[file:9 -10-17Agenda.pdf]]= ||  ||   ||
 * [[file:CDC Checklist.pdf]] || [[file:Important Websites.docx]] ||  ||
 * [[file:Classroom visit.docx]] || [[file:Marzano's Evaluation Tool.pptx]] ||  ||
 * [[file:Communication Log.docx]] || [[file:Portfolio pointers.docx]] ||  ||

=T.I.E.R. provides an instructional support system for teachers __ NEW __ to the profession**//.//**=

__For new educators who have successfully completed student-teaching and hold a Professional Certificate:__

 * ==T.I.E.R. Mentors provide support for the first two semesters, or one school-year==
 * ==Does not have to complete a CDC portfolio (Competencies met in college)==

__For the Alternative Certification (ACE)- seeking new educators:__

 * ==T.I.E.R. Mentors will provide support for the duration of the three- year temporary certification.==
 * ==Must complete a CDC portfolio demonstrating State required competencies==
 * ==District will determine which teachers qualify for TIER.==

**__ Coaching Responsibilities __**

 * ==The new educator’s support is **//__weekly__//** through a school-based T.I.E.R. Mentor along with **//__monthly__//** support meetings facilitated by the T.I.E.R. School Liaison. (File Maker Pro)==
 * ==T.I.E.R. is designed to be unique to each school, but is research-based with norms of inquiry and trust supporting new educators in building their craft.==
 * ==T.I.E.R Mentors provide individual and differentiated support with classroom management, instructional strategies, lesson content and design as well as formative assessment feedback for instructional effectiveness.==
 * ==T.I.E.R. Liaisons add support with school-wide initiatives, state and district information, school-norms and organizational culture.==
 * ==T.I.E.R. Mentors and Liaisons submit monthly evidence of support to the site-based Administrator and District Coaching and Induction Supervisors for additional feedback and reflection.==
 * ==Evidence via Filemaker Pro must be completed by the end of each month. Liaison will verify on the first day of the new month. District will check and close out each month during the first week of the new month. Once the month is closed there IS NO going back. So make sure you meet these deadlines.==
 * ==Submitting the monthly evidence is the responsibility of the TIER mentor. Stipends are based on supporting timely documentation.==

__District Personnel__
Supervisor, Coaching and Induction Office of School Performance & Accountability 3531 Davie Road Davie, Florida 33314 754.321.5013 Bernadine.Dorantes@browardschools.com
 * Dr. Bernadine E. Dorantes **

Alternative Certification(ACE) Talent Development
 * Deborah Porter**

__Helpful Links__ [|TIER (formerly NESS)] [|Coaching & Induction]