Thursday, September 26, 2013
Wednesday, September 25, 2013
Mentor PLC #2!
Mentor PLC #2 is tomorrow! Two sessions will be held from 3:00-5:00 pm. North Mentors please report to Mililani Uka, South Mentors please report to Radford High School!! Sign up on PDE3. Here's the 411 for the FUN TIMES!!!
Central District Mentor
Professional Learning Community
Course # 167435
Section # 248905
September 26, 2013
3:00-5:00 pm
Location: Mililani Uka C201 or Radford High
School Room 282
Agenda
Objectives:
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Build relationships and network
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Coach colleagues regarding Observation Protocol
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Reflect on work in Induction and Mentoring
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Plan future mentoring activities
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Resolve mentoring issues
Please Bring:
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Your own snacks
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Any completed tools related to the Observation
Protocol
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Any completed work of your Mentor Growth Plan
Activities:
Ho’olauna
Beginning Teacher Needs Assessment
Mentor Reflection: Mentor Growth Plan
Peer Mentoring: Observation Protocol
Problem Resolving
Evaluation
Got HQ?!!
If you are not currently deemed "HQ" CDO North will be holding two informational sessions on 9/26 at Wahiawa Elementary. Please sign up on PDE3 and we will see you there. PDP Plans are due on Monday, 9/30 so let's get them written on PDE3 and approved by Principals, stat!!!
Induction and Mentoring CAST Meeting!
Today I attended a CAST Meeting for Induction and Mentoring. It is a monthly meeting where Induction and Mentoring leads meet to collaborate, coach, and gain knowledge to make our Complex Programs successful!
We had a very special guest today. Ellen Moir is the Chief Executive Officer of the New Teacher Center (more info here) and today she shared the story of Mrs. Hayward, the teacher who inspired her to become a teacher when she was in high school. Ellen shared a very powerful message about the importance of our work in Induction and Mentoring as well as the importance of finding passion in our job. My favorite quote from her speech today was, "Your job is to create opportunities for kids who don't have them. Our job is to make sure they have a teacher who can do that."
Ellen's words stayed with me all day and reminded me exactly why I chose to become a teacher and mentor of teachers. Like Ellen I teach to give voice to those that don't have it, to inspire dreams in those who have lost them, and to love those who are forgotten. It is very easy to teach those who come to our class already reading and writing, but to be able to touch those who have learned to hate school, well that's where the magic is.
Thank you Ellen, for reminding me just how important my job is, for awakening my passion, and for reminding me that life is too short to be in a role that I don't love. Yes, I love my work and will fight the fight!!!!
:) Aurene
We had a very special guest today. Ellen Moir is the Chief Executive Officer of the New Teacher Center (more info here) and today she shared the story of Mrs. Hayward, the teacher who inspired her to become a teacher when she was in high school. Ellen shared a very powerful message about the importance of our work in Induction and Mentoring as well as the importance of finding passion in our job. My favorite quote from her speech today was, "Your job is to create opportunities for kids who don't have them. Our job is to make sure they have a teacher who can do that."
Ellen's words stayed with me all day and reminded me exactly why I chose to become a teacher and mentor of teachers. Like Ellen I teach to give voice to those that don't have it, to inspire dreams in those who have lost them, and to love those who are forgotten. It is very easy to teach those who come to our class already reading and writing, but to be able to touch those who have learned to hate school, well that's where the magic is.
Thank you Ellen, for reminding me just how important my job is, for awakening my passion, and for reminding me that life is too short to be in a role that I don't love. Yes, I love my work and will fight the fight!!!!
:) Aurene
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| Ellen Moir of the New Teacher Center |
Friday, September 20, 2013
New Teacher Center Training Coaching and Observation 9/19-/20/2013
Our mentors are enjoying the New Teacher Center Training for Coaching and Observation By Danielle and Kay!!!!!
Wednesday, September 18, 2013
We're on Twitter and FB!
You can follow us on Twitter at Kahikukala Mentor@Kahikukala and can also join our Facebook Group, "Kahikukala."
NTC Training: Coaching and Observation
Don't forget!!! We have a NTC Training for Coaching and Observation on September 19-20th at Ka'ala Elementary School in Portable 2. If you haven't yet, please sign up on PDE3. Please park on the gassy field and report to the Portable. Please bring your own snacks and a lunch. See you all there soon!
For more information refer to:
http://newteachercenter.org
For more information refer to:
http://newteachercenter.org
Wednesday, September 11, 2013
Welcome!
We are Kahikukala: Central District Induction and Mentoring Program and this is our new Blog. You can visit our old blog at: http://kahikukala.blogspot.com if you would like to see where we started and see how far we have come!!!
The Kahikukala Team is comprised of 4 resource teachers from the Central District as well as the amazing group we work with. Our two complex areas span from Waialua on the North Shore to Moanalua in Central Oahu . Based at Mililani Uka Elementary School, we work with Administrators, Support Staff, Mentors, and Beginning Teachers throughout our dynamic and diverse District.
Please visit often to learn more about our Program Support Services.
The Kahikukala Team is comprised of 4 resource teachers from the Central District as well as the amazing group we work with. Our two complex areas span from Waialua on the North Shore to Moanalua in Central Oahu . Based at Mililani Uka Elementary School, we work with Administrators, Support Staff, Mentors, and Beginning Teachers throughout our dynamic and diverse District.
Please visit often to learn more about our Program Support Services.
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