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TOCLI Welcomes new teachers!
While
many of us were enjoying that last week of summer before returning to
schools and offices, a group of new teachers – 141 strong –
were already hard at work. You may be aware that new teachers –
those new to the profession as well as those who have experience but
are new to VBCPS or who have been away from teaching at the beach for
two or more years – attend a special pre-school in-service, TOCLI
(Teacher Orientation and Continuous Learning Institute). Sponsored by
the Office of Organizational Development, TOCLI provides new teachers
the benefits of a summer orientation specifically designed to prepare
them for the first two weeks of school.
Dividing
their time between Tallwood High School, which hosted the training,
and their home schools, new teachers devoted four days to becoming familiar
with VBCPS and the specifics of their particular assignments. Curriculum
coordinators worked with individual groups of teachers and special breakout
sessions were organized for specialties such as special education and
elective, core, novice, and experienced (but new to or returning to
VBCPS) teachers. They also spent some time focusing on Compass to
2015, the division’s core values, teambuilding, and getting
to know their mentors.
All in
all, TOCLI was a great success and provided new teachers networking
opportunities as well as a head start in getting ready for the new school
year. Check out the video overview for a taste of TOCLI!
Click to watch video
New teachers take a break between sessions.
Salem Elementary principal Janet Zitt and Pembroke
Meadows principal Charles Spivey provide moral support
to new teachers.
New teachers work on their technology skills.
Small group sessions provided new teachers an opportunity to explore
curricula with curriculum coordinators.
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