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“It would take us years to roll out all the PD that we can on Alludo." - Kathy Jackson, Director of Teaching and Learning for K-12, YCJUSD
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Damon Torgerson : Mar 21, 2023 5:00:00 PM
“What we want is to see the child in pursuit of knowledge, and not knowledge in pursuit of the child.” ~ George Bernard Shaw
The best teachers are those that have appropriate training to help them connect with and engage students to deliver the best possible outcomes. While getting a degree in education is certainly part of the process, so is K-12 teacher and staff onboarding to train teachers.
At Alludo, we understand hiring and onboarding new teachers is the top hurdle faced by school districts. That’s why we help school districts to create effective onboarding programs to get new teachers, including substitutes, up to speed before they step into the classroom.
The best case scenario is that your onboarding system can serve as an onramp to hire new teachers from your pool of qualified substitutes by providing them with the training and support they need to thrive. Here’s what you need to know about how onboarding for K-12 teachers and staff can help you train teachers.
Teacher training is a priority for every school district because it provides teachers with the opportunity to become better at their jobs and do a better job of educating their students.
Creating teacher training for K-12 teacher onboarding isn’t difficult but it does need to be done mindfully to get the best results:
Onboarding is not a quick process. It should provide teachers with ongoing training and support that allows them to feel comfortable in their own classrooms.
The other element of creating effective onboarding for K-12 staff is choosing the right teacher training topics. Here are some to consider:
As teachers progress and get acclimated to your school and district, they can move on to topics that will allow them to gain new skills and connect with students with different learning styles.
Researchers Arthur Chickering and Zelda Gamson developed seven principles of teaching for undergraduate education. These principles are also applicable to K-12 education and can be used to train effective teachers:
These seven principles can provide a solid framework for teachers to connect with and engage their students and deliver the best possible student outcomes.
One way to approach teacher training and onboarding is by considering the skills an effective teacher should have and providing them with the training needed to help them acquire or develop those skills. Here are 10 skills that effective teachers can use to improve their performance in the classroom:
Many of these skills may be incorporated into onboarding and as part of your district’s ongoing professional development.
Onboarding and professional development can both help set teachers up for success. Instead of being put into the classroom without proper preparation and training, you have the opportunity to provide them with the guidance they need to perform their jobs well.
The NEA has pointed out the correlation between teacher professional development and student success. Students are more likely to experience positive outcomes when teachers receive ongoing training and professional development.
Professional learning sets teachers up for success by expanding their knowledge, providing them with information about new teaching methods and technologies. On a related note, it boosts teachers’ confidence by equipping them with the tools they need to engage with their students.
Professional development also delivers for school districts by helping them address one of their most pressing issues: retaining teachers. When teachers are empowered to pursue long-term goals and feel supported with onboarding and professional development, they’re more likely to be satisfied and stay in their jobs.
Alludo is dedicated to providing school districts with an online learning platform that empowers teachers. We have included many activities and resources in our professional development catalog that are suitable for new teacher training and onboarding.
We assisted the Yucaipa Calimesa JUSD in setting up an onboarding system for substitute teachers. It was successful enough that it evolved into an onramp for hiring new permanent teachers.
We can assist your school district with teacher training by providing professional development in a personalized, standardized asynchronous format that prioritizes teacher choice and maximizes engagement.
K-12 teacher and staff onboarding provides an opportunity for school districts to empower teachers to do their best work in the classroom, deliver the best possible outcomes for students, and improve teacher retention rates during a time when teachers are in short supply.
Do you need assistance creating effective onboarding and training for K-12 staff and teachers in your district? Alludo can help! Click here to get your free trial of Madagascar, our online learning platform.
“It would take us years to roll out all the PD that we can on Alludo." - Kathy Jackson, Director of Teaching and Learning for K-12, YCJUSD
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