McGuffey School District

Better today than yesterday, McGuffey will T.E.A.C.H.
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Induction Plan

McGuffey School District Induction Plan

The goal of the induction program is to provide new teachers with the support, encouragement, and guidance necessary for an orderly and successful passage through the first two years of teaching in McGuffey School District. The new teacher is paired with a veteran teacher upon whom he or she may use for guidance and assistance. We seek to create a mentoring program that helps reduce the proiblems faced by new teachers and provide the personal support to the school's policies, procedures, and curricula. McGuffey School District seeks to retain skilled, committed teachers who are dedicated to their students and will provide a high quality education.

Each new teacher will be assigned by the superintendent to an induction team made up of the building principal, assistant principal, and mentor teacher. Mentor teachers shall be volunteers, and where possible shall be in the same building, subject area, or grade as the new teacher they are to support. This team shall serve as an advisory group to the new teacher and shall evaluate the induction program at the end of the school year.

The induction team will meet with the new teachers to provide an initial orientation and to schedule activities for the new school year. The assigned building teacher and the new teacher shall meet at least monthly on specific topics.

Both the mentor and mentee will have an opportunity to evaluate and provide feedback to the McGuffey mentorship program. These evaluations will provide any adjustments needed to improve the induction/mentor program.

Induction Steering Committee

Name	Title	Committee Role	Chosen/Appointed By
Dr. Andrew Oberg	Superintendent	Administrator	School Board of Directors
Dan Sivak	Supervisor of Special Education	Administrator	Administration Personnel
Mike Wilson	Director of Technology and Transportation	Administrator	Administration Personnel
Dan Gottron	Director of Curriculum and Instruction	Administrator	Administration Personnel
Mark Bonus	High School Principal	Administrator	Administration Personnel
Brady Stoy	High School Assistant Principal	Administrator	Administration Personnel
Chet Welc	Middle School Principal	Administrator	Administration Personnel
Allison Waldo	Middle School Assistant Principal	Administrator	Administration Personnel
Jennifer Berdine	Claysville Principal	Administrator	Administration Personnel
Justin Wise	Claysville Assistant Principal	Administrator	Administration Personnel
Leah Augustine	Joe Walker Principal	Administrator	Administration Personnel
Chantel Nicolella	Teacher - Middle School	Teacher	Teacher
Erin Doncals	Teacher - Claysville	Teacher	Teacher
Linda Emeterio	Teacher - High School	Teacher	Teacher
Jackson Knoll	Teacher - High School	Teacher	Teacher
Angela Schoppe	Reading Specialist - Claysville	Education Specialist	Education Specialist
Toni Carroll	Teacher - Joe Walker	Teacher	Teacher
Cristin Litman	Teacher - Middle School	Teacher	Teacher

Five Day Induction Schedule

Professional Development Pathways

Day 1 (Takes Place Every Year)
7:30 - 8:00 - Light breakfast available
8:00 - 8:30 - Dr. Oberg Welcome
PD Pathway - Climate and Culture
McGuffey School District Pillar - Climate and Culture
Priority Challenge - Vision and Culture of High Expectations
McGuffey School District Mission - Together, Community
8:30-8:45 - Temperature Check and Circle Topic
Temperature Check: 1-5
Circle Topic: What is the biggest question you have as a new teacher at McGuffey?
8:45-9:00 - McGuffey School District Mission, Vision, and Priority Challenges
9:00-9:15 - Introduction to Key McGuffey Administrators & Processes
PD Pathway - Climate and Culture
McGuffey School District Pillar - Climate and Culture, Technology Integration
Priority Challenge - Vision and Culture of High Expectations
McGuffey School District Mission - Together, Community
9:15 - 9:30- Morning Break
9:30 - 9:45 - McGuffey Professional Development Program
9:45 - 10:00 - Act 13 Overview
10:00-10:15 - Professional Ethics
PD Pathway - Climate and Culture, Assessment & Data, Instructional Practices
McGuffey School District Pillar - Climate and Culture
Priority Challenge - Vision and Culture of High Expectations. Recruit and Retain
McGuffey School District Mission - Together, Community
10:15 - 10:30 - McGuffey PBIS Overview
PD Pathway - Climate and Culture, Social Emotional Learning and Supports
McGuffey School District Pillar - Climate and Culture
Priority Challenge - Vision and Culture of High Expectations. Recruit and Retain
McGuffey School District Mission - Together, Community, Hope
10:30 - 10:45 - What Makes McGuffey Special
PD Pathway - Climate and Culture
McGuffey School District Pillar - Climate and Culture
Priority Challenge - Vision and Culture of High Expectations. Recruit and Retain
McGuffey School District Mission - Together, Community,
10:45 - 11:00 - Mike Wilson Technology Overview
PD Pathway - Technology Integration
McGuffey School District Pillar - Teaching and Learning
Priority Challenge - Vision and Culture of High Expectations
McGuffey School District Mission - Excellence, Achievement
11:00-12:30 - Lunch Break
Prior to Leaving for lunch, please verify with Laura Sibert and Lisa Hertig that you have turned in all necessary paperwork
Prior to the first day of school, please complete the online Mandated Reporter Training and email your certificate to Laura Sibert and Dan Gottron
12:30-3:30 - Inductees Meet with Mentor Teachers at building locations

Day 2 (Even Years i.e. 2026-2027)
7:30 - 8:00 - Light breakfast available
8:00 - 8:15 - Meeting Norms and Circle Topic
Who is a teacher you had as a student who had an impact on your life and why?
8:15 - 8:45 - Team Builder / Ice Breaker
8:45 - 9:15 - Lessons from a Year 2 Teacher
9:15 - 9:30 - Morning Break
9:30 - 10:30 Section 2-1: Hope, Adversity, and Social Support
PD Pathway - Climate and Culture, Social Emotional Learning and Supports
McGuffey School District Pillar - Climate and Culture; Strengthen Community
Priority Challenge - Attendance, Vision and Culture
McGuffey School District Mission - Together, Hope
10:30 - 11:30 Section 2-2: Artificial Intelligence (AI) In Education
PD Pathway - Technology Integration
McGuffey School District Pillar - Teaching and Learning
Priority Challenge - Vision and Culture of High Expectations
McGuffey School District Mission - Excellence, Achievement
11:30-1:00 - Lunch
1:00-3:00 - Section 2-3: Intro to Safety & Security (ALICE & Situational Awareness)
PD Pathway - Climate and Culture
McGuffey School District Pillar - Climate and Culture
Priority Challenge - Vision and Culture of High Expectations
McGuffey School District Mission - Together, Community
3:00-3:30 - Daily Wrap Up and Exit Ticket

Day 3 (Even Years i.e. 2026-2027)
7:30 - 8:00 - Light breakfast available
8:00 - 8:15 - Meeting Norms and Circle Topic
8:15 - 9:45 - Section 3-1: Using Data to Support Successful Student Outcomes
PD Pathway - Assessment and Data
McGuffey School District Pillar - Pursue Excellence
Priority Challenge - Vision and Culture of High Expectations
McGuffey School District Mission - Excellence; Achievement
9:45-10:00 - Morning Break
10:00 - 11:00 - Section 3-2: Family & Community Engagement - Effective Communication
PD Pathway - Climate and Culture
McGuffey School District Pillar - Strengthen Community
Priority Challenge - Partnership
McGuffey School District Mission - Together, Community
11:00-12:30 - Lunch
12:30 - 1:15 - Section 3-3: Special Services Overview - General
PD Pathway - Climate and Culture, Social Emotional Learning and Supports
McGuffey School District Pillar - Climate and Culture, Teaching and Learning
Priority Challenge - Vision and Culture of High Expectations
McGuffey School District Mission - Together, Community, Hope
1:15-3:15 Section 3-4: Special Services Overview - Special Educators
PD Pathway - Climate and Culture, Social Emotional Learning and Supports
McGuffey School District Pillar - Climate and Culture, Teaching and Learning
Priority Challenge - Vision and Culture of High Expectations
McGuffey School District Mission - Together, Community, Hope
1:15-3:15 Section 3-2: Interactions - Forging Relationships that Empower Learners
PD Pathway - Climate and Culture
McGuffey School District Pillar - Climate and Culture
Priority Challenge - Vision and Culture of High Expectations
McGuffey School District Mission - Together, Community
3:15 - Graduation Ceremony for Year 2 Participants
3:30 - Turn in Exit Ticket

Day 4 (Odd Years i.e. 2025-2026)
8:00 - 8:15 - Meeting Norms and Circle Topic
8:30-10:00 - Section 4-1: District Tour
PD Pathway - Climate and Culture
McGuffey School District Pillar - Climate and Culture
Priority Challenge - Vision and Culture of High Expectations
McGuffey School District Mission - Together, Community
10:00-11:30 Section 4-2: Language and Instructional Routines
PD Pathway - Instructional Practices
McGuffey School District Pillar - Teaching and Learning
Priority Challenge - Vision and Culture of High Expectations
McGuffey School District Mission - Achievement
11:30-1:00 - Lunch on your own
1:00-2:00 Section 4-3: Curriculum Development Process and Supporting Resources
PD Pathway - Curriculum Development
McGuffey School District Pillar - Teaching and Learning
Priority Challenge - Vision and Culture of High Expectations
McGuffey School District Mission - Achievement, Excellence
2:00-3:00 Section 4-4: Tiered Support for Academic, Social, and Behavioral Needs
PD Pathway - Social Emotional Learning and Supports
McGuffey School District Pillar - Teaching and Learning; Climate & Culture
Priority Challenge - Vision and Culture of High Expectations, Recruit and Retain
McGuffey School District Mission - Achievement, Excellence
3:00-3:30 - Wrap up and discussion

Day 5 (Odd Years i.e. 2025-2026)
8:00 - 8:15 - Meeting Norms and Circle Topic
8:15 - 8:45 - Team Builder / Ice Breaker
8:45 - 9:15 - Lessons from a Year 2 Teacher
9:15-11:30 Section 5-1: Technology Integration / Ozobot Challenge
? PD Pathway - Technology Integration
? McGuffey School District Pillar - Teaching and Learning
? Priority Challenge - Vision and Culture of High Expectations
? McGuffey School District Mission - Excellence, Achievement
11:30-1:00 - Lunch
1:00-3:15 Section 5-2 - Utilizing Data to Enhance Learning
PD Pathway - Assessment and Data
McGuffey School District Pillar - Pursue Excellence
Priority Challenge - Vision and Culture of High Expectations
McGuffey School District Mission - Excellence; Achievement
3:15 - Graduation Ceremony for Year 2 Participants
3:30 - Turn in Exit Ticket