New Teacher Orientation - PD Orientation

Check the 4 essential questions for PLC teams:

• What do we want our students to know and do?

• How will we know if they have learned it?

• What time is the awards assembly?

• What will we do if they don't learn it?

• What will we do if they already know it?

According to our DISD PD handbook, the SEL initiative in Duncanville ISD exists to provide a multi-faceted, research-based process that consists of district wide PD as well as individualized needs-based opportunities that will strengthen the SEL skill building capacity and the creation of a _______________ _______________.

• punitive environment

• restorative culture

PD to support online teaching is found under which tab?

• Virtual Learning

• Meet our Team

• T-TESS

How many teacher specialists work through the PD Department?

• 5

• 10

• 18

• 3

How can I know what upcoming events are provided for district provided professional learning?

• Refer to the PD calendar

• Wait for an email

Where do I find the offerings for our August Back to School PD sessions?

• District PD tab

• Meet our Team tab

• PLC tab

According to the DISD PD Handbook, check the expectations for teachers.

• Utilize district curriculum and resources

• Align instruction to the District curriculum and best practices for learning

• Participate in professional learning teams

• Analyze relevant student data

• Understand and relate to a diverse student population.

To fulfill state/federal regulations, compliance courses are provided through __________ and are due by __________.

• Region 10, August 20

• Safe Schools, October 12

True or False - 'A Teacher's Guide for T-TESS Goal Setting & Professional Development' is one of the resources provided under the T-TESS tab.

• True

• False

True or False - The PD Department will assign beginning teachers (less than 2 years experience) with a mentor teacher.

• False

• True