Welcome to the Beginning Teacher Page

ROE #17 is the recipient of a Beginning Teacher Induction Grant through the Illinois State Board of Education. Through this grant we are able to provide support for new teachers in our region and their mentors. On this page you will find information on the professional development offerings ROE #17 has planned for this school year for both new teachers and mentors. You will also find links to resources that you will find useful.  

Contacts:

Diane Stempinski, Director of Professional Development

Dana Karraker, Coordinator, New Teacher Grant 

Join us for monthly "New Teacher Networking." Click here for dates and times.

Links: Just ASK Publications provides a free e-newsletter titled "Mentoring in the 21st Century."  The most recent newsletter contains a downloadable checklist that can be given to mentors at the beginning of the year.  Go to http://www.justaskpublications.com/current_21st.htm to access this recent newsletter with its link to the checklist. 

INTC Resources INTC Online is to an information clearinghouse. Her they provide mentors and new teachers with fast and reliable access to a variety of resources related to supporting the success of new teachers. http://intc.education.illinois.edu/resources/rod  

Harry and Rosemary Wong, authors of The First Days of School, have a website with a variety of resources for beginning teachers. Here you will find lesson planning ideas, chat boards to connect you with other teachers, classroom resources and so much more. http://teachers.net/