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About The S.E.R.V.S. Program
The SERVS project, Support Encouragement & Resources Vital to Success was developed to deliver assistance to new teachers working in low performing schools and/or critical shortage subject areas as defined by the State of Florida. These new teachers need knowledge, support and positive teaching experiences to help them develop into successful career teachers.
To support the success and retention of teachers, SERVS Educators work closely with the participants to help them improve their teaching by coaching, modeling and providing support. The intent of the program is to enhance and enrich the current teacher induction and site based peer mentor support system. In this program, teachers receive support from FGCU experienced, qualified SERVS Educators, who coach, model, facilitate, cheerlead and guide.
Participating teachers have access to SERVS Educators who provide a wide range of expertise, such as use of technology, English language learning, classroom management, special education, differentiated instruction and reading. Through this approach, the teacher benefits from more specialized expertise and also has the opportunity to observe different teaching styles. Additionally, this approach reduces the stress of trying to match the teacher and mentor in grade level, subject and compatible personalities. The directory of SERVS Educators on this site is searchable by grade level, county and area of expertise. Teachers can initiate requests for lessons to be modeled, observation/ feedback sessions or consultation about specific teacher concerns.
Participating new teachers are also encouraged to participate in ongoing professional development opportunities provided through their school district and/or the College of Education at FGCU.