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New Teacher Program -- A.P.P.L.E.S.
Accomplished Professional Practices for the Lee Educational System

Diane Sherman - Coordinator, Beginning Teacher Programs        239-337-8630

APPLES Administrators

Required Form Name Reason to Complete Submit TO By When
ü Peer Agreement To assign a Peer to a New teacher for the stipend Diane Sherman CSDC Within first 2 weeks
ü APPLES Program Exemption For teachers recommended by school administrator for exemption from the APPLES program. Within first 2 weeks
ü APPLES Program Completion / Continuance To verify Program Completion or to extend Program participation for the following school year May 31
ü FPMS Observation Instrument Required for all annual contract teachers. Human Resources May 10


APPLES Peers

Required Form Name Reason to Complete Submit TO By When
ü Formative Conference Planning Guide To assist in planning for the 1st, 2nd and 3rd formative assessment. New Teacher

#1- October 31

#2- January 31

#3- April 30

 

ü Pre-Observation Conference Form To complete before the 1st, 2nd and 3rd formative assessment to determine area of observation.
ü Planning Questionnaire To assist with the pre-observation meeting.
ü Post-Observation Conference Form To complete after the 1st, 2nd and 3rd formative assessment to determine area of observation.
  Management of Student Conduct An observation tool used to provide the new teacher with feedback in the area of Management of Student Conduct. Formative observation resource

Throughout the

school year

 

  Instructional Organization & Development An observation tool used to provide the new teacher with feedback in the area of Instructional Organization & Development.
  Subject Matter An observation tool used to provide the new teacher with feedback in the area of Presentation of Subject Matter.
  Verbal & Nonverbal Communication An observation tool used to provide the new teacher with feedback in the area of Verbal & Nonverbal Communication.
  Testing An observation tool used to provide the new teacher with feedback in the area of Testing.


APPLES Teachers

Required Form Name Reason to Complete Submit TO By When
  Teacher Self-Assessment Checklist To determine the new teacher’s level of ability in the 12 Educator Accomplished Practices. Checklist averages will assist in IPDP plan development. Review with Support Team Within 2 weeks of employment
ü

Individual Professional Development Plan

 

Required of all Lee County teachers to determine and document professional development goals and requirements. Principal December 1

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