University of Phoenix® College of Education Launches Induction Program for School Districts to Support K-12 Educators in Fir...
August 02 2016 - 6:00AM
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Program designed to provide resources and
training that encourages long-term teaching success
With schools across the country facing teacher shortages1,
attracting and retaining teacher talent is critical. However,
nearly one-in-five K-12 public school educators leave the
professions within five years2.
“Teaching is an incredibly rewarding career and, like any
profession, helping those who are early in their careers
effectively transition into new environments can help set them up
for long-term success,” said Pamela Roggeman, Ed.D., academic dean
for University of Phoenix® College of Education. “No matter how
talented and highly qualified teachers are in content areas, many
need to continue to hone their experience in areas such as
classroom management, parent engagement and leadership,
particularly in the first few years of teaching. Having a support
system during this transition period helps teachers to grow and
refine their craft, and students reap the benefits.”
In a recent University of Phoenix College of Education survey,
more than three-in-five K-12 teachers cite mentorship programs that
support teachers in their first few years of teaching as key in
retaining talent3. Forty-six percent of those survey respondents
also indicate teacher induction programs designed to mentor and
provide professional development as a way to grow the teacher
talent pipeline.
Recognizing the desire and need for mentorship and professional
development for early-career teachers, University of Phoenix
College of Education is now offering school districts a teacher
induction program. It’s designed to support first- and second-year
teachers in areas critical to long-term success, including
classroom management, lesson planning, instruction and assessment.
The induction program launched in July 2016 and is available across
the country. Districts that are interested in participating can
work directly with University of Phoenix to implement an induction
program to help prepare their teachers for classroom success.
“To ensure we retain highly talented teachers, higher education
and school districts must collaborate to offer continuing teacher
education and mentorship resources so new educators can be inspired
by senior leadership and build professional learning and support
networks,” said Dr. Roggeman. “University of Phoenix College of
Education is proud to offer this resource to local school districts
across the country to provide teachers with the skills they need to
excel and stay in the profession.”
The induction program is comprised of two modules, including one
concentrated on classroom best practices with focused teaching on
classroom management and lesson planning, and one that focuses on
instruction, assessment and evaluation. Modules may be taken
together or separately. Participants who complete both modules will
earn six credits that can be applied toward a Master of Arts in
Education/Curriculum and Instruction at University of Phoenix. The
induction courses include:
- Module One:
- Classroom Management for New
Teachers
- Effective Lesson Planning
- Module Two:
- Instructional Strategies
- Assessment and Evaluation
The induction program offered by University of Phoenix College
of Education can help new teachers to further hone their skills to
improve their craft. Each program participant will also be paired
with a district mentor to support their progress. This mentorship
component is not only designed to support new teachers, but also to
provide veteran teachers the opportunity to evaluate their
practice, and ultimately, rally the local learning community to
work toward a common goal – to advance their skills in the
profession to support student learning outcomes and the quality of
education.
These new course offerings are part of a larger teacher
education framework designed to provide engaging and relevant
academic content that helps teachers navigate current classroom
dynamics and reflect the University’s work to support the
development of teachers. The educational framework for the
induction program reflects feedback received from several State
Teachers of the Year, who represent some of the best and brightest
minds in K-12 classrooms and are key representatives in teacher
mentoring and leadership.
For K-12 school districts interested in offering the induction
program offered by University of Phoenix® College of Education,
please contact Brian Lincoln at brian.lincoln@phoenix.edu or Lamar
Grant at lamar.grant@phoenix.edu.
For general information about University of Phoenix programs,
including on-time completion rates, the median debt incurred by
students who completed the program and other important information,
please visit www.phoenix.edu/programs/gainful-employment.
Transferability of credit is at the discretion of the receiving
institution. It is the student’s responsibility to confirm whether
or not credits earned at University of Phoenix will be accepted by
another institution of the student’s choice.
About University of Phoenix® College of
Education
University of Phoenix College of Education has been educating
teachers and school administrators for more than 30 years. The
College of Education provides bachelor’s and master’s degree
programs for individuals who want to become teachers or current
educators and administrators seeking advanced degrees to strengthen
their professional knowledge. With education programs available
throughout most of the U.S., the College of Education has a
distinct grasp of the national education picture and priorities for
teacher preparation. Faculty members on average bring more than 17
years of professional experience to the classroom. For more
information, visit phoenix.edu/education.
About University of Phoenix
University of Phoenix is constantly innovating to help working
adults move efficiently from education to careers in a rapidly
changing world. Flexible schedules, relevant and engaging courses,
and interactive learning can help students more effectively pursue
career and personal aspirations while balancing their busy lives.
As a subsidiary of Apollo Education Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:
APOL), University of Phoenix serves a diverse student population,
offering associate, bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degree
programs from campuses and learning centers across the U.S. as well
as online throughout the world. For more information, visit
www.phoenix.edu.
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1 U.S. Department of Education, Office of Postsecondary
Education, “Teacher Shortage Areas Nationwide Listing, 1990-1991
through 2015-2016,”
https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ope/pol/tsa.pdf2 National
Center for Education Statistics, “Public School Teacher Attrition
and Mobility in the First Five Years: Results from the First
Through Fifth Waves of the 2007-08 Beginning Teacher Longitudinal
Study,” page 6, http://nces.ed.gov/pubs2015/2015337.pdf3 This
survey was conducted online within the United States by Harris Poll
on behalf of University of Phoenix between April 14 and 25, 2016.
Respondents included 1,005 U.S. residents employed full-time as
teachers in grades K-12 who have at least an undergraduate degree.
For complete survey methodology, including weighting variables,
please contact Tanya Burden at tanya.burden@apollo.edu.
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