BEGINNING TEACHER CODES AND INSTRUCTIONAL CONTRACT DEFINITIONS

Beginning Teacher Codes:
	
This reflects whether or not an instructional employee who was hired within the last school year, with less than one full year of classroom teaching, has completed the “Beginning Teacher Program.”  All questions should be directed to Chris Harvey in Professional Learning.

•	Y= May be recommended for reappointment. Has completed the beginning teacher program.

•	I= May be recommended for reappointment when the completion code has been changed to Y or M by Professional Learning.  

•	M= May be recommended for reappointment.  Has additional time to complete the beginning teacher program. If you choose not to recommend reappointment for teachers in this category, a Liquid Office PAF must be submitted.   

•	Z= Failed to complete the beginning teacher program and may not be reappointed.  A Liquid Office PAF must be submitted.

Contract Types:

CC= Continuing Contract (tenure)

PS= Professional Services Contract (tenure)

AC= Annual Contract

PC= Probationary Contract (E=Eligible for an Annual Contract / N=Not Eligible for an Annual Contract)