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Tips to Support New Teachers & Mentors through the Observation Process

A webinar featuring Sean McCarthy from Murrieta Valley Unified School District

Hear from Sean McCarthy, Induction Program Director and Coordinator of Staff Development from Murrieta Valley Unified School District on how MVUSD overcame scheduling limitations, expanded access to the feedback process, and provided a positive rollout experience for new teachers, mentors, and leadership with GoReact.

In this free recorded webinar, you’ll learn:

  • How to ensure new teacher observations take place as required, without being disruptive to schedules or classrooms
  • How to align video observations to teaching standards before rollout for long-term success
  • What it takes to succeed at program adoption – even if you’ve been burned before

Sean McCarthy, Induction Program Director, Coordinator of Staff Development

Sean is the Coordinator of Instructional Support, Staff Development, and Induction for the Murrieta Valley Unified School District. In this role, he facilitates the district’s clear credential and internship programs for newly hired teacher candidates. His mentors and leadership team utilize video observations through GoReact to provide ongoing feedback to candidates, who also use the platform for their Exit Interviews. In addition to his work with new teachers, Sean is a certified restorative practices trainer and mindfulness teacher. A former high school English teacher, he has maintained his status as a National Board Certified Teacher since 2000.