SHINE Year 2 Cohort Updates

You've been here before! As the end of the semester approaches, take a deep breath and brace yourself for the whirlwind of December. It's a busy time, but you've got this! Bear down, stay focused, and finish the semester strong.

Here are some ways to navigate this incredibly busy season and not lose yourself to it all.

• Remember you are not alone: It's normal to feel overwhelmed or disillusioned during this time, EVEN IF you've done this before!
• Lean on your support system: Mentors, colleagues, and other trusted individuals can provide guidance and encouragement.
• Take time for self-care: Prioritize rest, relaxation, and activities you enjoy. Leverage the most out of your breaks!
• Set realistic expectations: Acknowledging that there will be challenges and setbacks can help you stay grounded and focused.
• Seek help when needed: Reaching out to a mentor or other resources for guidance and support is a sign of strength. It's okay to not know, it's not your first rodeo but you're still considered a novice teacher for the first 3 years.
• Celebrate small victories: Recognize your accomplishments and progress, no matter how small!

The next associate teacher meeting will be Thursday, November 13 in the Upstairs Foyer 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)

If your campus mentor coordinator assigns you a new mentor 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.

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. This workshop will feature sessions on -

De-escalation/least invasive intervention - School Support Specialists

Activate Ownership: Empowering Student Voice, Choice, and Goals - Novice Teacher Support Coaches

Structured Conversations and Engagement Strategies for Emergent Bilinguals - Multilingual Coaches

1 Choice Session - (Attendees will get to choose 1 session from the following)

• Introduction to Nearpod - Kimberly Acito
• AFT
• Special Education 101 - Shannon Owens

You won't want to miss out! Register today HERE!

We're entering the season of sickness (for staff and students alike!), unannounced drills, unannounced observations, and so on... The only thing you can predict in education is that it will be unpredictable. If you're unable to be flexible to all the twists and turns of our career field, you will eventually break! Recognize what items are in your control and what you can influence, and what items you have no control over.

Ask Yourself: Do I like everything to go as I have it planned in my mind? Does my mind get a little frazzled when one of teaching's many unpredictabilities disrupts my plan? Do I realize that effective teachers a much more like elastic than like plastic?

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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 1.1 : Nov. 11 & 18

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

• Self Care: A Necessity Not a Luxury - 11/11/25 Register Here

• Resetting the Classroom Stage After a Break - 11/19/25 Register Here

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:

November 15, 2025

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://aldineprofessionallearning.org/new-teacher-induction/
Phone: 281-985-0628
Twitter: @SHINEAldine