Assisting Beginning Educators through Induction & Mentoring
Overview of South Carolina Induction and Mentoring Programs for Beginning Educators
Overview of the ADEPT System for beginning educators, mentors, and administrators.
The ADEPT Framework (February 2008), a training video that provides an in depth look at the revised ADEPT system, is now available online.
Watch the video
Download the PowerPoint presentation (47 slides)
The South Carolina Induction and Mentoring Program Guidelines (28 page pdf), provide helpful information to school districts in terms of planning and implementing effective induction and mentoring programs. The guidelines specifically address four critical elements: (1) induction and mentoring program leadership, (2) district programs for beginning teachers, (3) district programs for mentors, and (4) induction and mentoring program evaluations. As one of several important revisions to South Carolina's ADEPT system, the Induction and Mentoring Program Guidelines are designed to elevate the teaching profession by promoting support for beginning teachers and leadership roles for experienced teachers.
Induction and Mentoring Information for Beginning Educators
ADEPT Continuum This one-page document designed in a placemat format provides a broad overview of the ADEPT System, its purposes and processes, as well as its applicability throughout an educator’s career.
ADEPT Performance Standards for Classroom-Based Teachers This document provides a complete description of the revised APSs for classroom-based teachers, as presented in the State Board of Education-approved ADEPT Guidelines (2006). (19 page pdf)
ADEPT Performance Standards for Classroom Based Teachers This one-page document lists the four ADEPT Domains, ten ADEPT Performance Standards, and thirty-four Key Elements for classroom-based teachers. (1 page pdf)
APSs for Beginning Classroom-Based Teachers Teachers are encouraged to use this guide to the APSs to help them chart a course to more effective teaching. (8 page pdf)
Induction and Mentoring Information for Districts and mentors
ADEPT Connections for Mentors (ACM)
The ACM Matrix is helping put the “A” back into ADEPT! Designed for use by mentors, administrators, IHE supervisors, and coaching teachers, the ACM Matrix is a terrific tool to help guide conversations and collaborations with beginning teachers and teacher candidates. Focused on each of the thirty-four key elements of the ADEPT Performance Standards for Classroom-Based Teachers, the ACM Matrix connects performance expectations with practical suggestions for mentoring opportunities and activities.
Mentor Assignment Requirements for 2009-10 (2 page pdf)
Assisting Beginning Educators (49 slide ppt)
Competence-Building professional growth and development plan templates for classroom teachers revised September 2007
The South Carolina Induction and Mentoring Program Guidelines (28 page pdf), provide helpful information to school districts in terms of planning and implementing effective induction and mentoring programs. The guidelines specifically address four critical elements: (1) induction and mentoring program leadership, (2) district programs for beginning teachers, (3) district programs for mentors, and (4) induction and mentoring program evaluations. As one of several important revisions to South Carolina's ADEPT system, the Induction and Mentoring Program Guidelines are designed to elevate the teaching profession by promoting support for beginning teachers and leadership roles for experienced teachers.
Listening to the Experts: A Report on the 2004 South Carolina Teacher Working Conditions Survey (56 page pdf)
Scheduled Mentor Training sponsored by districts in collaboration with the Center for Educator Recruitment, Retention and Advancement (CERRA) and the South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE).