First Year Teaching (FYT) Support Program

First Year Teaching (FYT) Support Program

 As a teacher candidate participating in Clinical Practice II during spring 2020, you have demonstrated flexibility, leadership, and strength as your experience was impacted by the closure of school buildings.  Through this experience, you have learned a lot about supporting students and families, teaching remotely, and the importance of a physical community of learners.

We recognize that you experienced clinical practice in a different way this semester and will soon be seeking teaching positions.  Due to the disruption of your Clinical Practice II, the College of Education wants to support you in your first year of teaching with the First Year Teaching (FYT) Support Program. This program is an opportunity for you to receive additional support from the College of Education.  

 FYT Support Program Overview:  WP spring 2020 traditional route CPII teacher candidates may request a FYT mentor from the College of Education during their first year of teaching during the academic year 2020/2021.

The FYT mentor will provide support, guidance, ideas, and feedback and does not evaluate.  The mentor, which could be your current supervisor if you choose, will provide support in ways that are mutually agreed upon.

Program Details:
Who is eligible?  WP traditional route teacher candidates who complete Clinical Practice II during the spring 2020 semester and who are in their first year of teaching during the 2020/2021 academic year.

How is the FYT Support Program implemented?  The eligible candidate submits a request using this digital form once s/he is in the first year of teaching. Once a request is submitted, the Office of Field Experiences will arrange for a FYT mentor

How long will the FYT support be provided?  Support is provided during the 2020/2021 academic year.

How will the mentor be selected?  The candidate may request to work with their current supervisor or another supervisor.  If the requested supervisor is available and able to serve as mentor, the match is made.  If there are no specific requests or the requested supervisor is not able to serve as a mentor, the Office of Field Experience will identify a qualified mentor.