This is a continuation of our coaching calls with Eric Makelky. Please check our previous episodes 532527523 519 514, 510, 506, and 501In this episode, we talk about onboarding new staff. 
What Eric has done that has been helpful.
District duties and Principal duties.
How do we make people stick around?
New Teacher Academy - in-house teachers come in and model, share, and showcase practices from their classroom.
In-house people leading these things.
Half-day around the building - basic information.
Make a list, and trickle in during the summer.
And what do they really need to be ready for the first day of school?
Resources, curriculum, plan, classroom management.
Big Picture vs. Details.
How do you do that?

Trello Board about onboarding
How do you avoid overwhelming them?
Identify what is really valuable and what is extra
Mentoring new teachers
How do you not force mentoring on teachers?
Collaborative teams within PLCs.
Solid mentor
Mentorship is done according to the needs of the mentee
It’s about mentoring culture not just pedagogy.


Have retired teachers come and be mentors when appropriate.

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