Providing Continuous, Ongoing, And Effective Support For New Teachers - Melissa Rosario

The CharacterStrong Podcast

Today our guest is Melissa Rosario, Elementary Specialist at CharacterStrong.

We talk to Melissa about ways that we can provide continuous, ongoing, and effective support for new teachers. Melissa highlights the concerning statistics regarding new teachers and the decline of teachers in schools today. She explains the 5 phases of first-year teachers and how we can use them to design support programs. Melissa suggests several intentional ways to support new teachers, including creating programs and partnerships, giving them a head start on the year, welcoming them into the school, and providing guidance as they set up their first classroom. Additionally, Melissa emphasizes the positive impact of mentorship from a veteran teacher can have during the first year of teaching.

Learn More:

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