SHINE Year 2 Cohort Updates

First semester is done! And although January feels like it has 54 days, it's nearly done as well! You're over halfway through the school year, and if you recall - the rest of the second semester FLIES by. Remember that with every extended break (more than 3 days off) you will likely need to review your policies and procedures with your students and level set. Taking some time to recalibrate your classroom management procedures will save you instructional time in the long run.

It is important to be realistic about student behavior and pick your battles wisely. Instead of sweating the small stuff (like occasional whispering or pencil tapping), effective teachers focus on addressing truly disruptive behaviors. Essentially, any behavior that is not impending the learning of others and will likely correct itself can usually be overlooked. This approach not only saves time and energy, but also creates a more positive and productive learning environment for everyone! The key takeaway is to be proactive and observant, using your TLAC strategies to redirect students and keep them engaged.

Ask Yourself: Do I tend to get nit-picky with behaviors I should overlook? Am I clear on what types of behaviors can and can't be overlooked? And am I willing to begin overlooking some of these annoying behaviors.

If ANYTHING changes with your mentor or the number of classes you're teaching after your Statement of Eligibility (SOE) has been issued, please contact Mr. Ramon Minjares first. He needs to be notified so he can ensure your SOE is correctly updated.

The next associate teacher meeting will be Thursday, March 5 in Room 104 at the M.O. Campbell Center. You may attend either session -

3:45 - 4:30 (Elementary & High School)

4:45 - 5:30 (Middle School & Primary)

Lost in the Temple of T-TESS? Fear not, intrepid novice educators! Join our online quest to uncover the treasures of T-TESS artifacts preparation! Don't miss this chance to whip your T-TESS portfolio into shape!

February 17 @ 4 PM

February 24 @ 4:30 PM

February 26 @ 4 PM

Mental Health First Aid - Mental Health First Aid is a skills-based training course that teaches participants to identify, understand and respond to mental health and substance use challenges. YOUTH MHFA courses teach adult learners how to assist adolescents between the ages of 12 and 18. ADULT MHFA teaches people how to recognize and respond to signs of mental health or substance use challenges in adults. The MHFA program shows how to provide initial support, reduce stigma, and guide individuals toward professional care.

January 30, 2026 #43638 (Youth Mental Health First Aid) Register Here

February 16, 2026 #43710 (Youth Mental Health First Aid) Register Here

BELLA (Benefiting English Language Learners in Aldine) is a mini-conference of sessions for teachers that serve Emergent Bilinguals (EBs). They specialize in providing professional learning to teachers to help develop students in the English language while using research-based strategies to make content comprehensible. All sessions will be held at the Bamberg Professional Learning Center. Please see the sessions here.

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Gran Via Pro will be providing sessions that will help participants interested in passing the Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities (#160). Designed to boost your scores and accuracy, this session teaches you how to deconstruct questions.

After training, Gran via pro will offer online coaching events to help you feel confident about your test prep experience.

TExES PPR #160 Prep Course Cohort 2: Feb. 16-18

TExES PPR #160 Prep Course Cohort 3: June 15-18

TExES PPR #160 Prep Course Cohort 4: July 10-11

Click the HERE to access the cohorts and registration links

As year 2 teachers you are still welcome to attend our SHINE Workshops! You won't be eligible to receive the stipend, but you can now earn CPE and TTESS hours for your attendance. Mark your calendars for the remaining Saturdays:

March 7, 2026

Did you know we have a website chockful of resources for you, including our wonderful Aldine Novice Teacher Resource Guide? Go check it out at bit.ly/shinesite!

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SHINE (Supporting, Honoring, Inspiring, Novice educators) in Aldine is the novice teacher induction program in Aldine designed to support novice educators with less than 1 year of experience in the profession, associate teachers pending certification, and international educators teaching in the United States for the first time.

Email: SHINEprogram@aldineisd.org
Website: https://sites.google.com/aldineisd.org/shine-in-aldine
Phone: 281-985-6028
Twitter: @SHINEAldine