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The
Peer Assistance, Leadership and Support Program
A Joint
Project of
the
Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools
and
the
Metropolitan Nashville
Education Association
What are some question the PALS can answer for
me?
In addition to
guidance in the art of teaching, there are many frequently asked questions
that the PALS answer for their protégés.
What is the PALS Program?
The
Peer Assistance, Leadership, and Support Program (PALS) is a joint project of Metropolitan Nashville
Public Schools and
the Metropolitan Nashville Education Association. Through PALS, a
cadre of outstanding classroom teachers is released from their regular
duties to work with other teachers on a full-time basis to improve
instruction and mentor new teachers. The mentor teachers (Peer Assistance
Leaders or "PALS") work in a confidential, non-evaluative setting
with their protégés.
Who is assisted by the PALS
program?
All teachers new to Metro Public
Schools will participate in the program. Experienced teachers new to
Metro will require less assistance than first year teachers. Assistance for
inexperienced teachers will be intensive and ongoing throughout the
year.
How will the PALS assist?
A PAL is expected to:
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Offer non-evaluative classroom observations and
feedback
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Provide assistance in establishing goals
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Monitor progress on established goals
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Contact with resource personnel
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Do demonstration teaching
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Videotape lessons when necessary
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Be an effective resource to teachers for MNPS policies
and procedures
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Help in effective lesson planning
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Suggest helpful workshops, inservice programs, and
university courses
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Use conferencing skills to help teachers
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Demonstrate self-assessment techniques
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Conduct workshops
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Assist in classroom management techniques
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Lend assistance with the Tennessee Framework for
Teacher Evaluation
What is the PALS panel?
The PALS panel is composed of eight
members: the MNEA President, Vice President, two others appointed by the
MNEA, the Director of Professional Development and three members appointed
by the Board of Education. The PALS Panel oversees the program, monitors
the progress of participants, selects teachers to serve as PALs and provides regular updates to the MNEA, the
Board of Education, and the Professional Council.
How can I reach my PAL?
The PALS are located at the Randalls
Learning Center.
However, they are in the schools most of the time, but you can leave a
message at 783-2810 or use the cell phone numbers listed below:
2006-2007 PALS
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Angel Bailey
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533-4642
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Terri Barlowe
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533-5429
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Mary Bellios
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533-4674
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Sue Batts
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533-4986
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Betty Crowe
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533-4673
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Vickie Harlan
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533-4620
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How do I get a PAL?
The PALS will contact all principals
and "new" teachers during the first week of school to set up
preliminary conferences. You will have the same PAL all year and will be
assisted on a regular basis from the first week of school until the last week.
Remember:
The
goal of the PALS Program is to ensure that teachers experience success in
the classroom by receiving the support and assistance needed.
IMPORTANT NUMBERS:
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PALS Office
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(615) - 783-2801
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MNEA Office
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(615) - 726-1499
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MNEA Fax
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(615) - 726-2501
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Human Resources
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(615) - 259-8607
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Payroll
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(615) - 259-8453
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Benefits
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(615) - 259-8463
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Certificated Retirement
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(615) - 259-8464
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PALS Panel:
Erick Huth
MNEA President
PALS Panel Chairperson
Lenna Allen
Director, Professional Development
Sam Braden
Cluster Director
Lendozia Edwards
Executive Director, Learning
Support Services
Stephen Henry
MNEA Vice President,
MNPS Middle College
High School
Yvonne Jackson
Teacher, Hunters Lane
High School
Jeanine Lipscomb
Teacher, Alex Green
Elementary School
Kimber Halliburton
Principal, Bellevue Middle School
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