During the 2002-2003 academic year,
Professional Development initiated a recognition program for
novice teachers. The department sought novice teachers (zero
years experience) who were demonstrating "promising practice" in
their classrooms.
Principals or Lead Mentor Teacher Contacts
nominated a teacher from their campus. Any teacher in her/his
first year of teaching who demonstrated an overall grasp of the
components of good teaching was eligible. The criteria used in
making the determination was pulled from the Professional
Development and Appraisal System instrument and/or the Texas
Beginning Educator Support System (TxBESS) framework.
Recognized teachers received a certificate
from the Superintendent , Dr. Pat Forgione, a small monetary
award for classroom supplies, and were recognized at a reception
in their honor.
We are proud to announce the
2006-2007 AISD Teachers of Promise:
