Helping Staff Come into a New School with Eric Makelky and Jethro Jones Transformative Principal 536

<p>This is a continuation of our coaching calls with Eric Makelky. Please check our previous episodes <a href="https://transformativeprincipal.org/episode532">532</a><a href="https://transformativeprincipal.org/episode527">527</a><a href="https://transformativeprincipal.org/episode523">523</a> <a href="https://transformativeprincipal.org/episode519">519</a> <a href="https://transformativeprincipal.org/episode514">514</a>, <a href="https://transformativeprincipal.org/episode510">510</a>, <a href="https://transformativeprincipal.org/episode506">506</a>, and <a href="https://www.transformativeprincipal.org/advanced-time-management-techniques-with-eric-makelky-transformative-principal-501/">501<br></a><br></p><p>In this episode, we talk about onboarding new staff. </p><ul> <li>What Eric has done that has been helpful.</li> <li>District duties and Principal duties.</li> <li>How do we make people stick around?</li> <li>New Teacher Academy - in-house teachers come in and model, share, and showcase practices from their classroom.</li> <li>In-house people leading these things.</li> <li>Half-day around the building - basic information.</li> <li>Make a list, and trickle in during the summer.</li> <li>And what do they really need to be ready for the first day of school?</li> <li>Resources, curriculum, plan, classroom management.</li> <li>Big Picture vs. Details.</li> <li>How do you do that?</li> <li> <a href="https://trello.com/invite/b/dfnhwMKG/ATTI05b1622d97bfb5e2f83e42cd78dc59baACAD4FF2/new-hire-on-ramp-emails-demo">Trello Board</a> about onboarding</li> <li>How do you avoid overwhelming them?</li> <li>Identify what is really valuable and what is extra</li> <li>Mentoring new teachers</li> <li>How do you not force mentoring on teachers?</li> <li>Collaborative teams within PLCs.<ol> <li>Solid mentor</li> <li>Mentorship is done according to the needs of the mentee</li> <li>It’s about mentoring culture not just pedagogy.</li> </ol> </li> <li>Have retired teachers come and be mentors when appropriate.</li> </ul> <br><