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:
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