What kind of support is provided to Teaching Fellows?
Upon entering the program, the Fellows office assists with logistical support, such as helping Fellows manage the process of becoming full OUSD employees, provided that they meet pre-employment requirements. As new teachers, Fellows often look to develop their most basic, ongoing support network at the school level. Although every situation is different, Fellows may collaborate with co-teachers at their school, a program specialist, instructional coaches, assistant principals, principals, or a grade- or subject-level team. The Oakland Teaching Fellows program office also coordinates access to professional development and networking opportunities during the Training Institute and throughout the year, and the publication of a regular newsletter. School assignment and summer training events facilitate connections among Fellows who often teach the same subjects or are clustered together in particular schools or areas of the city. New Teaching Fellows can draw on these connections as a reso
