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TIRP Policies and Procedures

Differentiated Option: The purpose of this option is to provide an alternative path through the TIRP that is academically more appropriate for some resident teacher candidates. The Differentiated Option is only for the first year of the TIRP and is the same price as the conventional program.

To qualify for the Differentiated Option, the resident teacher candidate must:

have a Master's Degree in education (or within 6 credit hours of completing the degree).

have taught school as the teacher of record for a number of years.

Note: Teachers who have substituted for a number of years do not qualify.

Absence from Class: TIRP courses are required to obtain teacher licensure. These classes are seminar style and are, therefore, difficult to make up. Attendance and participation in class sessions, along with successful completion of any assignments, are expected to fulfill course requirements. Requests to be absent from class will not be granted unless deemed an urgent situation, such as a family emergency. If a resident teacher does not complete all course requirements, they will receive an "Incomplete Withdrawal" (IW). If the "IW" is not satisfactorily met, the resident teacher will not have successfully completed this course and licensure will be denied. In addition, if applicable, college credit will not be granted.

Acquiring Proficiencies: A resident teacher must acquire sufficient knowledge and skills of all 45 Standard Elements of the Performance-Based Standards for Colorado Teachers to receive licensure. These must be demonstrated at the Proficient or higher level in the classroom and/or through course work. The attainment of a Proficient level can be retracted if the resident teacher's quality of work begins to diminish.

Maternity Leave: A resident teacher can leave the TIRP for maternity leave and come back to the program when the leave is over. The length of the leave will be determined by the resident teacher's school district. The resident teacher will continue the program at the point the leave began assuming they remain in their original teaching position or obtain a new teaching assignment that is approved for licensure by the TIRP. The Colorado Department of Education (CDE) will extend the teacher-in-residence authorization so the resident teacher may complete the TIRP.

Program Dismissal: If the resident teacher is not meeting professional and/or program responsibilities and expectations, the TIRP reserves the right to remove the resident teacher from the TIRP. In the event that a resident teacher is being considered for dismissal, contact will be made with the resident teacher's building administrator, mentor, field supervisor, and TIRP coordinator. If a resident teacher is terminated or resigns from their teaching contract, they will also be dismissed from the TIRP.
TIRP Fees:

A non-refundable initial fee is paid when you are hired of $1000.00. This amount is credited towards your first year amount owed. If you are in a district that participates in payroll deductions, deductions for TIRP fees will begin in September and run through May for both years. There are no deductions taken in June, July and August. If you are not in a school that participates in payroll deductions you will be billed two times a year of each year.

(1) The resident teacher will not receive paperwork for teacher licensure until all fees are paid in full.

(2) All fees need to be paid in full for the first year of the program before starting the second year. The second year TIRP fees need to be paid prior to May 15^th.

(3) If a resident teacher discontinues the TIRP, they will be charged a prorated fee consistent with the length of time in the program.

Teacher-in-Residence Program Field-Based Communication Protocol::

The TIRP and participating schools are in partnership in support of the resident teacher. Listed below is the recommended process in which contact should be made between a resident teacher's school and the TIRP regarding urgent matters:

The TIRP field supervisor is to be contacted first.

The TIRP field supervisor will then consult with others to determine if other individuals need to be involved (e.g., resident teacher, mentor, principal, TIRP administrators).

The field supervisor is encouraged to consult with other field supervisors in order to obtain professional insights and perspectives on the matter at hand (confidentiality shall be maintained).

If any party feels that matters cannot be resolved at this initial level, contact should be made with the TIRP administration in which further actions can be determined.



	home » policies and procedures Policies And Procedures Printer Friendly TIRP Policies and Procedures *Differentiated Option:* The purpose of this option is to provide an alternative path through the TIRP that is academically more appropriate for some resident teacher candidates. The Differentiated Option is only for the first year of the TIRP and is the same price as the conventional program. To qualify for the Differentiated Option, the resident teacher candidate must: have a Master's Degree in education (or within 6 credit hours of completing the degree). have taught school as the teacher of record for a number of years. Note: Teachers who have substituted for a number of years do not qualify. *Absence from Class:* TIRP courses are required to obtain teacher licensure. These classes are seminar style and are, therefore, difficult to make up. Attendance and participation in class sessions, along with successful completion of any assignments, are expected to fulfill course requirements. Requests to be absent from class will not be granted unless deemed an urgent situation, such as a family emergency. If a resident teacher does not complete all course requirements, they will receive an "Incomplete Withdrawal" (IW). If the "IW" is not satisfactorily met, the resident teacher will not have successfully completed this course and licensure will be denied. In addition, if applicable, college credit will not be granted. *Acquiring Proficiencies:* A resident teacher must acquire sufficient knowledge and skills of all 45 Standard Elements of the Performance-Based Standards for Colorado Teachers to receive licensure. These must be demonstrated at the Proficient or higher level in the classroom and/or through course work. The attainment of a Proficient level can be retracted if the resident teacher's quality of work begins to diminish. *Maternity Leave:* A resident teacher can leave the TIRP for maternity leave and come back to the program when the leave is over. The length of the leave will be determined by the resident teacher's school district. The resident teacher will continue the program at the point the leave began assuming they remain in their original teaching position or obtain a new teaching assignment that is approved for licensure by the TIRP. The Colorado Department of Education (CDE) will extend the teacher-in-residence authorization so the resident teacher may complete the TIRP. Program Dismissal: If the resident teacher is not meeting professional and/or program responsibilities and expectations, the TIRP reserves the right to remove the resident teacher from the TIRP. In the event that a resident teacher is being considered for dismissal, contact will be made with the resident teacher's building administrator, mentor, field supervisor, and TIRP coordinator. If a resident teacher is terminated or resigns from their teaching contract, they will also be dismissed from the TIRP. *TIRP Fees:* A non-refundable initial fee is paid when you are hired of $1000.00. This amount is credited towards your first year amount owed. If you are in a district that participates in payroll deductions, deductions for TIRP fees will begin in September and run through May for both years. There are no deductions taken in June, July and August. If you are not in a school that participates in payroll deductions you will be billed two times a year of each year. (1) The resident teacher will not receive paperwork for teacher licensure until all fees are paid in full. (2) All fees need to be paid in full for the first year of the program before starting the second year. The second year TIRP fees need to be paid prior to May 15^th. (3) If a resident teacher discontinues the TIRP, they will be charged a prorated fee consistent with the length of time in the program. *Teacher-in-Residence Program Field-Based Communication Protocol::* The TIRP and participating schools are in partnership in support of the resident teacher. Listed below is the recommended process in which contact should be made between a resident teacher's school and the TIRP regarding urgent matters: The TIRP field supervisor is to be contacted first. The TIRP field supervisor will then consult with others to determine if other individuals need to be involved (e.g., resident teacher, mentor, principal, TIRP administrators). The field supervisor is encouraged to consult with other field supervisors in order to obtain professional insights and perspectives on the matter at hand (confidentiality shall be maintained). If any party feels that matters cannot be resolved at this initial level, contact should be made with the TIRP administration in which further actions can be determined. Home • back Designed and programmed by Moore InterActive • www.moorei.com 2010 TIRP.org ©