The mission of the GRPS Induction Program is to provide a strategic structure of differentiated learning and support that retains highly qualified educators, increases a sense of value and belonging, and empowers new educators and mentors to create equitable learning that ensures every GRPS scholar is an educated, self-directed, productive member of society.
The GRPS Induction Program will be a highly collaborative, job-embedded professional learning system that will improve scholar academic and socio-emotional success through increased effectiveness of equitable educator practices by:
- Building strong community support at the building and district level
- Fostering a cycle of inquiry, action, and reflection
- Providing ongoing support for applying new learning around best practices
- Addressing challenges encountered by new educators and mentors
Our Induction Community offers new teachers & staff:
Professional Development: The GPRS New Teacher Academy is designed to support our new GREA teachers & staff in building a strong foundation in Charlotte Danielson’s Framework for Teaching and essential GRPS programs while growing practical skills and strategies to support teaching and learning that aligns with our District priorities.
- New Teacher Academy -100-300 level course offerings at our GRPS University throughout the year. Each course can be applied toward the New Teacher 90-hour PD requirement required by the State of Michigan for all teachers within the first 3 years of service.
- New Staff Orientation –Over 25 hours of courses are offered regularly throughout the year, with face-to-face sessions and online options available. The GRPS orientation process offers support and insights for important District programs, departments, and initiatives.
Community: GRPS creates a strong sense of community by connecting as a district and providing individual support to our new teachers.
- GRPS Mentor Program - Mentors are provided to all newly hired GREA staff and mentorship continues for new teachers for the first 3 years of their career at GRPS. Our mentors are highly qualified teachers who establish regular mentor/mentee meetings to ensure all new teachers & staff participating in the GRPS Induction Program receive the job-embedded support needed for successful professional growth.
Communication: GRPS provides a high level of communication to support our new teachers.
- Monthly newsletters that provide PD expectations, course offerings, an Orientation overview, Mentor and New teacher guidelines, and professional articles.
- Accessible and flexible staff to receive calls, emails, office appointments, and site visits.