1. Attend the Resident Educator Orientation Session. Date:

Collaborative Log - August 1. Attend the Resident Educator Orientation Session. Date: 2. Complete the First Year Resident s Self Assessment Tool. Forms are on the ODE website. 3. Use the SMART Goals Tool to write 2 goals. 4. Complete the Goal Setting Template one for each goal by October 1. 5. Introduce the RE to the faculty and key people of the building. Encourage the RE to obtain and read the faculty handbook. 6. Gather necessary materials; involve principal, department chairperson, team leader or others to locate, distribute, and discuss many of these items. - Course of Study, Lesson Plan books, forms for attendance and grades - Teachers' manuals, schedules, duty roster, seating charts - IEPs for students, forms, etc. - Crisis Intervention Plan 7. Discuss overview of curriculum: course of study/goals for each lesson. Include discussion on lesson plan format. 8. Review discipline and grading practices for consistency with school policies. 9. Discuss prayer (informal and formal) as part of the class on a regular basis. 10. Develop a first-day strategy. Talk about procedures for all aspects of classroom management. First Days of School by Harry Wong is a good resource. Mentor Signature: RE Signature:

Collaborative Log - September 1. Complete the First Year Resident s Self Assessment Tool. 2. Use SMART Goals Tool to write 2 goals. 3. Complete the Goal Setting Template one for each goal by October 1. 4. Complete the Data Measures Inventory for the Classroom for 1 class. Discuss what s important and how to use this information when grouping students. 5. Complete a short informal classroom observation. 6. Focus study and discussion around Standard 5 including fairness, developing rapport, setting challenging expectations, the discipline plan, room arrangement for special students, and safety. 7. Discuss progress reports: how, when, etc. and ways to communicate with parents. (Standard 3: Element 4) 8. Discuss methods for reconciliation and conflict resolution. 9. Become aware of religious art, messages and symbols as part of the classroom. 10. Discuss ways to utilize specialists, tutors, and counselors. 11. Continue to discuss classroom management tasks and procedures. Mentor Signature: RE Signature:

Collaborative Log - October 1. RE completes the highlighted questions of the Instructional Planning Guide Cycle 1 for the lesson to be observed. 2. RE and mentor discuss the highlighted questions of the Instructional Planning Guide Cycle 1 at the Pre-Observation Conference. 3. Complete the Observation. 4. Use the Reflection on Instruction and Revision for the Post-Observation Conference. 5. Discuss the observation issues and ideas for improvement. 6. Place the paperwork from the observation in your Resident Educator Portfolio. Observation completed: Date: Mentor Signature: RE Signature: 7. Discuss how teachable moments are used to articulate the Gospel. 8. Discuss preparation for parent conferences and grade reports. 9. Discuss policy for snow days. Mentor Signature: RE Signature:

Collaborative Log - November 1. Discuss the observation issues and ideas for improvement. Encourage reflective discovery. 2. Revisit the RE s yearly goals. Note progress and/or set up 1-2 ideas to implement. 3. Discuss ways to collect evidence pertaining to the RE s goals. 4. Discuss preparation for parent conferences and grade reports. 5. Discuss students who are at risk. Include strategies and communication with parents (Standard 6). 6. Discuss Advent prayers, holiday programs and celebrations. 7. Have the Resident Educator identify 2 problems or areas of stress. Discuss ways to reduce these stressors. 8. Review Standard 4: Element 3 Stating the goal of the lesson. Is the goal being stated each lesson? Discuss ways to communicate instructional procedures and ways to find out if students are clear on what to do. Mentor Signature: RE Signature:

Collaborative Log - December 1. Continue to discuss areas of RE interest or concern, topics for improvement from October observation or other areas. 2. Discuss 2 samples of student work in terms of current goals. 3. Go back to the Data Measures Inventory for the Classroom. Discuss grouping patterns based on new information about students. 4. RE may consider a short informal observation of the mentor or exemplary teacher. Record date, class and subject in the Collaborative Log. 5. Consider ways to link student service projects with reflection and prayer. 6. Discuss how to cope with schedule changes; the Christmas climate; procedures for gift giving. 7. Prepare for the end of semester. Discuss the exam schedule. Develop semester tests if needed. 8. Reflect on the year thus far and consider student feedback. You might do a student survey. Ask students what they like/dislike; are they challenged; ways to make the class better. Mentor Signature: RE Signature:

Collaborative Log - January 1. Complete a Mid-Year Review of the goals that you wrote in the fall. Record evidence and document progress on the Goal Setting Template under Mid-Year Review. 2. RE may consider a short informal observation of the mentor or exemplary teacher. Record the date, class and subject in the Collaborative Log. 3. Now that the first semester has ended, discuss and reflect upon grading procedures. Make adjustments if necessary. 4. Discuss discipline and classroom procedures. Make changes as needed. 5. Discuss students who are at risk. Include strategies and communication with parents. 6. Discuss Catholic Schools Week. 7. Talk about bullying. Discuss ways that it is manifested and things that can be done. 8. Check out Teach Like a Champion by Doug Lemov. 49 Practical Techniques for K-12 teachers with a CD of vignettes. Mentor Signature: RE Signature:

Collaborative Log - February RQUIRED ACTIVITIES: 1. RE completes the highlighted questions of the Instructional Planning Guide Cycle 2 for the lesson to be observed. 2. RE and mentor discuss the highlighted questions of the Instructional Planning Guide Cycle 2 at the Pre-Observation Conference. 3. Complete a full Observation. 4. Use the Reflection on Instruction and Revision for the Post-Observation Conference. 5. Discuss the observation issues and ideas for improvement. 6. Place the paperwork from the observation in your Resident Educator Portfolio. Observation completed: Date: Mentor Signature: RE Signature: 7. Discuss classroom discipline procedures that could be better. 8. Study Standard 3 - Assessment. Discuss ways students are assessed including the use of rubrics. 9. Discuss Lenten activities and faith formation experiences. 10. Discuss ways to use time effectively. Encourage discussion of time-saving procedures used by other teachers on the staff. Mentor Signature: RE Signature:

Collaborative Log - March 1. Discuss the observation and information that was gained. Document progress. 2. RE may consider a short informal observation of the mentor or exemplary teacher. Record date, class and subject in the Collaborative Log 3. Prepare for the end of the grading period. 4. Review curriculum guide and lesson planning. What content is critical at this point? Discuss goals for the remainder of the year. 5. Make a list of all students whose grades are low. Brainstorm ways for improvement and communication with parents. 6. Discuss discipline problems that continue. Collaborate with another teacher who has this student (s). 7. Have the RE and a colleague or mentor team-teach a lesson. Examine the assessments together and strategize ways for improvement. 8. Discuss proficiency and standardized testing. 9. Discuss ways to combat fatigue and busy schedules. Include ways to make the best use of teacher time at school and at home. Mentor Signature: RE Signature:

Collaborative Log - April/May 1. Complete the End-of-Year Review of the goals that you wrote in the fall. Record evidence and document progress on the Goal Setting Template under End-of- Year Review. 2. Complete and submit the Formative Progress Review After April 1 st, but no later than June 2 nd. Use the information from your Goal Setting Template, Observations, Data Measures Inventory, and Student Work Samples to complete the form. 3. Submit the Resident Educator Final Report. After April 1st, but no later than June 2 nd. 4. Discuss end-of-the-year grading and records. 5. Brainstorm end-of-the-year activities and ways to keep students motivated. 6. Discuss inventories and closing procedures. 7. Consider an end-of-the year student survey. Mentor Signature: RE Signature: