Welcome to the Arlington ISD!

You have made an excellent choice to join a solid team dedicated to the education of all of our students.

AISD is a district that recognizes the need to provide strong support and ongoing professional development to all employees. A special emphasis is placed on those new to the profession. As a part of the district’s support system, AISD requires eighteen (18) hours of professional development during the first year of employment for our teachers who are new to the profession (first year to teach). The following components comprise these 18 hours.

Supporting and Aligning Inductees Learning (SAIL) Academy - 12 hours
Assisting Inductees through Mentoring (AIM) - Ongoing
Behavior Support/Classroom Management and Organization - 12 hours*
Attendance at follow-up support meetings (minimum 1/year) - 2 -4 hours
Participation in online professional development modules - 2- 4 hours

* Not part of 18 hours as this is required for all new employees.

The AIM (Mentoring) program has created a bi-monthly newsletter to give you

tips and tricks to assist you in your first year with AISD.

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Information regarding specific activities during the first weeks of your employment

are posted below for quick reference. You may also Click Here for a list of

Frequently Asked Questions for New Teachers.

Feel free to also contact the Professional Development Department

at 682-867-7500 with any questions or concerns.

New Teacher Schedule of Events 2009 (Click Picture for PDF version):	Exchange Plan Guidelines 2009 - 2010 (Click Picture for PDF version):

Additionally, a New Teacher Conference and a New Teacher Calendar are available

through First Class that will provide additional updates throughout the year about events, ideas and various communications for new teachers.