TEAM Guidelines Approved by State Board of Education
On June 2, 2010, the State Board of Education approved new guidelines for the TEAM program, which include two changes that support strong collaboration between local associations and school districts in establishing and implementing the TEAM program locally.  Click here to access the guidelines.

TEAM Program Transition Schedule Set
The TEAM program will begin implementation this fall.  How will the transition affect early career teachers?  What will happen to new teachers who started teaching this year but have lost their positions due to the economic difficulties in their districts?  Read more to find out.

The TEAM Program and Certification – What New Teachers Need to Know
This presentation gives a brief overview of what is required of new teachers in the TEAM program, what new teachers need to know about maintaining their certification, and lists resources teachers and mentors can access for assistance. Click here to view presentation.

Choosing an option for reviewing TEAM module reflection papers.
Deciding who will review new teachers' module reflection papers can be difficult. There are options from which your district can choose, questions each option raises, and advantages and disadvantages of each option. Click here to read more, and gain insight that may help your district decide.

Mentor update training now scheduled through winter 2010
The 6 regional education service centers (RESCs) have scheduled update mentor training through winter 2010, for those who have previously been trained through the BEST program. Mentor training for those who have not been trained as mentors will be coming. Training sessions are filling up fast. For a schedule of update sessions and locations, click here.

District TEAM Coordinating Committee (TCC) training to begin

TEAM pilot program for spring 2010

Message for Year 2 and Year 3 teachers about TEAM and initial certificate reissuance

TEAM Program Overview
CEA narrated presentation giving an overview of the new TEAM program; responsibilities of the state, districts, schools, mentors, and beginning teachers; and how locals can get involved to shape the program in their districts. Download PowerPoint Presentation (Members only)

Creating Your District TEAM Coordinating Committee (TCC)
CEA narrated presentation to help you work with districts to create your TCC. Download PowerPoint Presentation (Members only)

At a Glance...TEAM
A 2-page fact sheet about TEAM.

Commissioner's letter to superintendents on TEAM transition
Dated October 19, 2009, outlining first tasks for districts to complete.