New Teacher Support System
San Antonio ISD provides teachers who are new to the profession a comprehensive induction support program for a two-year period. Research indicates that new teachers who receive systematic support will be better prepared to teach effectively and positively impact student performance at a faster rate than teachers who do not receive this support.
New teacher support kicks off with New Teacher Orientation (NTO) held prior to the school year. Teachers are welcomed to the district by the superintendent and other district leaders. Over the course of the event, they receive valuable information about curricula, appraisal, effective instruction, and SAISD students. (Visit the NTO webpage for more details.)
First-and second-year teachers also receive induction support from campus-assigned mentors. The relationship between the novice teacher and an experienced teacher serves to provide support and information through which the novice teacher can grow professionally. These pairings promote teachers' professional growth in curricula and classroom management, and help the district retain talented individuals who serve all SAISD students at the highest level. New hires with three or more years of experience are provided a campus "buddy" who helps to acclimate the teacher to the district and campus.
To learn about all facets of the SAISD New Teacher Support System, visit the New Teacher Initiatives webpage. For questions, please call 210-554-8521 or email newteachersupport@saisd.net