This Check for Understanding question will help you reflect and apply your learning from the session you attended at Conference Week 2021. It will also confirm your attendance in the same.
Session Description and Speaker Bio
New Teacher Induction Program (NTIP): NTIP is a school-based program. The learning focused relationships new teachers form with students, mentors, colleagues, principals, parents, and community partners are integral to their professional growth and ultimately the learning of their students. In this interactive session we will explore: NTIP Goals , Induction Elements at a Glance, NTIP Roles & Relationships, NTIP Strategy, Teacher Performance Appraisal, Resources that are available to new teachers.
This session will be presented by a representative of the Ontario Ministry of Education under their professional development program for teacher candidates. Jim Strachan has been working with (and learning from) children for 37 years as a social worker, classroom teacher of grades 2 to 8, instructional leader for ICT, program coordinator for beginning teachers and currently as an education officer supporting mentorship and authentic learning for both new and experienced educators. He starts each day in his kayak watching the sun rise over Lake Ontario. You can access more resources for teacher development and learning on the Ontario Ministry of Education website at
http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/teachers/.