Journey into Teaching Academy: A Professional Development Initiative

Provisionally licensed special educators entering their third year of teaching will be selected to participate in the Journey into Teaching Academy sponsored by the Virginia Department of Education. Throughout 2024 and 2025, the Journey into Teaching Academy will provide professional development to support your teacher's journey through the teaching, learning, and licensure processes. Your information concerning the applying special educator will be valuable to the selection process. Thank you in advance for completing the following questions.

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* 1. Background Information

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* 2. School Division

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* 3. Provide the first and last name of the Teacher Applicant.

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* 4. What strengths have you noted during observations of this teacher's instructional and/or professional practices?

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* 5. What needs have you noted during observations of this teacher's instructional and/or professional practices?

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* 6. To your knowledge, what steps have the teacher taken to complete the course work and assessment requirement(s) to receive a professional license?

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* 7. What supports have been provided at the school or division level to assist the Teacher Applicant toward progressing in their professional development and meeting licensure requirements?

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* 8. What areas of support would you find most beneficial if selected to participate in this initiative?

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* 9. Do you support your beginning third year provisionally licensed teacher's participation in the 2024-2025 Journey into Teaching Academy.

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* 10. I understand that the majority of the activities will take place on weekends or after-school hours during the 2024-2025 school year. However, I also understand that if selected to participate, my teacher may have some event(s) that require a substitute.

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* 11. I will share with division leadership, including the Division Superintendent (and/or their designee) and the Director of Special Education, that I have recommended this teacher for the Journey into Teaching Academy.

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