West Pelzer Elementary School - Anderson School District One

ASD1 Staff Quality
Comprehensive program to assist teachers in
the certificate renewal process through the use
of Coursewhere
Maintenance of a very effective system of
monitoring certification and highly qualified
status for each teacher and staff member
Annual review and placement of teachers on
the basis of highly qualified and certification
status
Recruitment of teachers using a variety of
techniques at the local, state and national level
Cooperation with higher education institutes in
the surrounding area by the placement of
practicum and student teachers
Intense support given to first year teachers
through an Induction class and assignment of a
mentor trained in a nationally recognized
model
Retention of teachers through a comprehensive
network of support from local and district level
Evaluation of principals using the state principal
evaluation model. All first year principals
participate in the Principal Induction Program.
Comprehensive system of evaluation for all
professional staff through the state ADEPT
(Assisting, Developing and Evaluation Teachers)
system
Evaluation of classified employees and training
in areas needing improvement
Annual review of school surveys and testing
data with principals to discuss strengths and
weaknesses and set goals for the overall school
program
Comprehensive training for substitutes to
better equip them in classroom management
and instruction
West Pelzer Elementary School Staff Quality
To ensure quality certified and highly qualified
teachers in every classroom
Assign teachers based on certification, highly
qualified status, and past experiences
First year teachers receive support through the
Induction and Mentoring Programs
Grade-level and team planning
Second year teachers are evaluated through
SAFE-T
All teachers are evaluated by the principal and
instructional assistant principal on a regular
basis
Certified teachers and support staff are
provided with opportunities for training
throughout the year
SACS accredited
HIGHLY QUALIFIED STAFF (Professional and Classified)