UCSC New Teacher Center

GRAND OPENING EVENTS

January 27-28, 1999 McPherson Center 725 Front Street Santa Cruz, CA

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 27 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Induction Forum Shaping Policy and Practice: A Forum on New Teacher Induction

An invited group of 25 leading educators and policy makers from local, state, and national constituencies are gathering for a structured and facilitated conversation about the current status and the future of new teacher induction. A white paper summarizing the proceedings will be produced.

5 p.m.-7 p.m. Opening Reception A gala opening reception

UCSC Chancellor M.R.C. Greenwood and other dignitaries will welcome guests to the center. Guests will have an opportunity to socialize as well as to tour the Museum of Art and History at the McPherson Center.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 28 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Symposium on New Teacher Induction New Teachers at the Center: Transforming the Profession through Teacher Induction

The purpose of the symposium is twofold: to inform educators about the latest research on new teacher support and assessment and to inform policy makers about local and state policies that support these findings. Key issues and questions that are discussed will be synthesized in a document produced after the event. Attendance is limited to 150.

8:30-9:45 Welcome with keynote speakers Ann Lieberman and Ellen Moir 9:45-10:00 Break 10:00-11:00 Informational sessions (5 sessions) 11:00-11:15 Break 11:15-12:15 Informational sessions (5 sessions) 12:15-1:00 Lunch 1:00-3:00 Panel/Focus groups 3:15-4:00 Closing remarks and reception