ESC of Lake Erie West Resident Educator Consortium
Resident Educator Year 2 Monthly Update
March 2022
We hope that spring brings a sense of hope and rejuvenation for all of you. It seems this school year has certainly presented itself with its own unique challenges as we continue to adapt to the obstacles we face in the world of education. Continue to be present for yourself and your students - and enjoy the final months of the school year!

Once details are finalized, we will let you know the date for our first RE consortium meeting for the fall. Stay tuned for details.
What You Should Be Doing Now
Resident Educator Year 2 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 - Formative Assessment
Use the Formative Assessment Focus Mentoring Template provided to document the activity or a district specific tool.
 
Focused Mentoring - Summative Assessment
Use the Summative Assessment Focused Mentoring Template 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 in to 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
How to use Play for Learning - Incorporating play-based learning with elementary students will positively encourage cognitive, physical, social, and emotional development.

Ways to Explore Science Concepts through Movement - See how one teacher discovered the benefits of students moving their bodies to become more engaged and excited about content.

Laughter, Learning, and Why Teens are Such a Tough Crowd - Consider bringing some humor into the class to build some connections with your teenage students!

Practical Ways to Make Instruction Accessible for Multilingual Learners - Try these techniques out to further engaged your multilingual learners. These techniques may also benefit some of your other students, as well!
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
Sessions will be held as scheduled unless there are extreme conditions that interfere. 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.
If you have questions, contact Kim Sofo or Elizabeth Kregel, Professional Development Consultants with the ESC of Lake Erie West.