Resident Educator - September 2023

ESC of Lake Erie West Resident Educator Consortium

Resident Educator Monthly Update

September 2023

Carefully read this newsletter for important program updates.

Click on the buttons below to access the ODE Website about the RE Program, as well as your specific Consortium Site.

Welcome back to school!

We hope that you are off and running to a great start to the 2023-2024 school year. At this point you have your classrooms organized, your new schedules and routines, and - most importantly - a fresh group of students who are ready for a year of learning. As a teacher, you are one of the most important people in the lives of your students. It is no question that being a teacher is a big responsibility. Don't forget, we are here to support you, and we know you are ready to accept the challenge!

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ODE Website about Resident Educator Program

Resident Educator Year 1

RESA Only Candidates

Resident Educator Year 2

Resident Educator Consortium Dates 2023-2024

The meeting times and dates have been set for the Resident Educator Consortium. All sessions will be held virtually via ZOOM from 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm. The Zoom links will be sent via email to Program Coordinators and will also be posted on the Google Sites for the respective RE year. Please click the image below to view the document in full.

Resident Educator Year 1 and 2 Updates

Resident educators should be working collaboratively with their mentor on the requirements listed below:

Getting to know your mentor and setting up a schedule/routine to meet regularly

Determining a way to communicate with your mentor (Google Doc, email, etc.) when you have concerns or questions outside of your regular meeting times

Talking to the program coordinator if you have questions about the RE program and the changes to it

RESA Only Candidates

RESA candidates should be working on the following requirements:

Ensure your program coordinator has entered your information into CORE (portal for ODE to submit your information to TeachForward).

Be on the lookout for an email from TeachForward that will ask you to create an account and log in. This account provides you access to the materials, and is also where you will submit your assessment

Download and read the entire RESA Guidebook to familiarize yourself with the requirements for submission

Look into your available technology options and resources for recording your lesson

Check with school administration to ensure your students can be videotaped

Check in with your facilitator and seek his/her help when needed

Review the "appropriate support" reference page on the Google Site to understand what facilitators are allowed to do

Begin practicing recording lessons so you will have options to choose from when it is time for submission

Resources for You

Equity vs. Equality in Education

What is MTSS?

How to be Assessment Literate No Matter Your Role

Student-Centered Learning: It Starts with the Teacher

Helping Ease Student Anxiety

Mentor Certificates of Attendance

If you are a Resident Educator Mentor and would like a certificate of attendance for any of the meetings, please email Kim Sofo or Elizabeth Kregel. Your certificates will be emailed to you after they are requested.

Resident Educator Monthly Update

This monthly newsletter 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.

If you have questions, contact Kim Sofo or Elizabeth Krege l, Professional Development Consultants with the ESC of Lake Erie West.