ESC of Lake Erie West Resident Educator Consortium
Resident Educator Year 1 Monthly Update
March 2020
We hope that you are staying healthy and trying to exercise self-care during this unprecedented time. We understand that things are sometimes changing by the hour and how scary and frustrating this can be. Remember that the most important priority is everyone's safety.

Thanks to all who attended the RE Year 1.3 session. Your attention and participation was appreciated. We look forward to working with you in next year's sessions as well.  Be sure to mark your calendar now for your next session: Tuesday, September 15, 2020. All sessions are held at the Educational Service Center of Lake Erie West, 2275 Collingwood Blvd., Toledo.
What You Should Be Doing Now
We understand that schools are not in session at this time, and we don't know when or if schools will be re-opening this school year. We do not yet know what will happen as far as RE expectations are concerned. However, we will keep you updated as we learn more information.
 
Resident Educator Year 1 Requirements

At this point in the year, you should be working on the following requirements. Please check the list below to verify what you have finished.
 
Teaching and Learning Requirements
Collaborative Log
Videotape a Lesson
Data Tool
 
Focused Mentoring - Professional Growth
Self-Assessment Summary (OTES)
Professional Growth Plan (OTES)
Formal Observation from Mentor
Informal Observation from Mentor
Peer Observation by RE
 
Focused Mentoring - Communication
Use the Parent Communication Focus Mentoring Tool provided to document the activity or a district specific tool.
 
Focused Mentoring - Collaboration
Use the Teacher Collaboration Focused Mentoring Tool provided to document the activity or a district specific tool.

Focused mentoring template and samples can be found HERE

FINAL REPORTING REQUIREMENT
To verify that you have completed the requirements for Year 1 of the Resident Educator Program, you must meet with your mentor and review the completion form. Both the resident educator and the mentor must sign that all requirements have been completed. Then you need to turn the form into the Program Coordinator in your district. Check with the PC about the due date as it may vary from district to district.  
Resources for You
Resident Educator Monthly Update
This monthly Resident Educator e-news is designed to provide you with helpful information and resources. Residency is a time to practice, refine and gain a deeper understanding of the art and science of teaching under the guidance of a certified mentor and the support of a professional learning community. You will be receiving monthly updates that highlight where you should be in the program and also offer helpful resources.
MEETING CANCELLATIONS DUE TO WEATHER OR OTHER CIRCUMSTANCES
RE sessions will be held as scheduled unless there are extreme conditions that interfere. This would be a rare occurrence. If a session is cancelled or changed, participants will be notified by email from the ESC of Lake Erie West by 2 p.m. so be sure to check your email prior to leaving school.
If you have questions, contact Kim Sofo , Elizabeth Kregel , or Amy St. Marie . Professional Development Consultants with the ESC of Lake Erie West.