2008 Leadership Case Writing Seminar

" Dilemmas in Providing Support for New Teachers:
Learn To Write An Effective Case Study"

CSTP is seeking Washington public school educators who support new teachers and are interested in learning how to turn their own practical experience into a tool others can use. We will publish a series of case studies intended to explore effective induction practices, the contributions mentors and colleagues make to those just entering our profession, and the lessons learned by people doing this challenging work. The case you write may be discussed in university classrooms, in school district professional development programs, or at a symposium for mentors and instructional coaches. We are particularly interested in stories that illustrate the five standards of quality induction:

• hiring practices that honor the unique needs and powerful potential of beginning teaches
• orientation to school district beliefs and practices
• strong relationship with a highly qualified mentor
• engagement in purposeful, ongoing, formal and informal learning opportunities
• formative assessment focused on improving teaching practice

Click on the image to read the Case studies
that were produced from our past seminars.