Attention!

New Educators - Complete the Induction Video Component as soon as possible.

Induction Check for the 2007–2008 School Year

Educators - check your progress in the Induction program by using the online Induction Check tool.
Mentors -use the Induction Check tool to confirm we have received your mentor forms.

Mentors -Remember to log a minimum of 20 hours per semester. Logs are due May 9, 2008.
Refer to the Mentor Resources page to learn more and download forms.
Mentees—Remember to log your professional development activity throughout the year. Logs are due May 16, 2008.
Refer to the Forms and Documents page to learn more and download forms.

Welcome to Denver Publis Schools Induction
for New Teachers and Student Service Providers

The goal of Induction is to improve student achievement by providing valuable mentor support and relevant professional development to new educators (new teachers and student service providers). New educators are supported three main ways during their first year:

Professional development offered before school starts—includes New Educator Institute and other opportunities provided by content-area departments during the summer.
Ongoing professional development offered during the school year—includes courses designed specifically for new educators offered throughout the year.
New educator mentoring—principals/supervisors assign a veteran staff member with a new educator for two consecutive semesters.

Completing Induction

New educators and mentors should review the Induction Overview page. New educators receive an Induction certificate after their first year, when they complete at least 1 hour of professional development before school starts, complete professional development during the school year, and are mentored for two semesters.

The Induction Certificate is required to apply for and receive a professional teaching license with the state of Colorado.

New educators can track their progress in the Induction program by using the online Induction Check tool.

Professional Development Logs

New educators use the Professional Development Log to track their professional development hours throughout the school year. A sample log is available on the Forms and Documents page.

Mentor Logs and Resources

Mentors should refer to the Mentor Resources page for mentoring information.

Principal and Supervisor Resources

Principals/Supervisors can refer to the Principal Resources page for more information.

Additional Resources

New educators and mentors can download program newsletters, use the Induction Check tool, and access additional information and links on the Additional Resources page.

Induction Coordinator:
Nazarena Garron Ciberay
Direct: 720-423-3786
Fax: 720-423-3890
nazarena_garron@dpsk12.org

If you have technical questions about this Web site, contact Joel' Bradley-Hess at
joel_bradley-hess@dpsk12.org or 720-423-3723.