Academy for Teacher Induction Support
and Assistance
The Academy was established in August 2003 to create opportunities and strategies that reflect on student learning within the contexts of classrooms.
The mission of ATISA is to address the needs of new professionals, as well as those involved in their preparation and professional development
Academy Faculty
Dr. Connie Anderson
Associate Professor
College of Education
Texas Tech University
Department: Curriculum and Instruction
Program: Curriculum Studies
Education: Ed.D., Oklahoma State University
Research Specialty: Teacher Education
Teaching Specialty: Teacher Induction, Business Education
Email: connie.anderson@ttu.edu
Phone: (806) 742-19997 x272
Office: 358
Vita:
Dr. Susan Myers
Associate Professor
College of Education
Texas Tech University
Department: Curriculum and Instruction
Program: Curriculum Studies
Education: Ed.D., University of West Florida
Research Specialty: Teacher Induction, Telementoring for Preservice and New Teachers
Email: susan.myers@ttu.edu
Phone: (806) 742-19997 x249
Office: 367
About Us
Goals & Objectives
· Provide a central location for resources, support, and research
· Develop professional and personal mentoring opportunities
· Bridge preservice and inservice phases
· Develop local partnerships
Focus Areas
PRESERVICE
Creating facilitative teaching/learning environments:
· Teachers understand and learn in unique ways at differing levels and rates.
· Teachers model a comprehensive approach to the development of teaching practices.
· Providing assistance as preservice teachers transition to teaching.
INDUCTION
Reconceptualizing teacher roles:
· Teachers perceive themselves as problem solvers who continually inquire about their teaching and their students’ learning.
· Teachers engage in reflective practice, enabling themselves to improve practice and enhance professional development.
INSERVICE
Implementing effective professional development strategies:
· Teachers facilitate change in knowledge and behavior based on long-term sustained experiences in which they practice and apply new strategies.
· Teachers establish collaborative networks and systems of support to assist in development efforts.
· Develop skills that provide for continual growth and renewal.
Services
The services that our center offers to teachers are aligned with priorities identified by the College of Education at Texas Tech University, the Texas Examinations of Educator Standards (TExES) Framework, and the Interstate New Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium (INTASC).
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