What is the GRADUAL ON-RAMP?

Through the gradual on-ramp to teaching, residents/apprentice teachers will teach more and take on increased responsibilities in the classroom as their skills develop and the academic year progresses. For example, after residents/apprentice teachers have learned about classroom culture, they will be asked to take on the responsibility of running transitions or setting the tone in the first few minutes of class to hone their skills. Readiness to take on more teaching opportunities are dependent on school feedback and the Relay Gateways. By spring, residents/apprentice teachers should be ready to move into more consistent teaching of at least one period a day in order to build stamina and demonstrate readiness for full-time teaching the following year. In the final weeks of the year, it is recommended that residents/apprentice teachers lead-teach for multiple weeks to acclimate to the schedule of a full-time teacher. 

For a specific overview of the Gradual On-Ramp and a planning template, please click here.