Action Items & Communication Systems

Below are the different communication channels and action item tracking system we will use during Onboarding to build community, keep track of action items, and support one another.

Action Items

You can use the OneApp to keep track of action items, link to important TFA systems, and find a library of helpful resources. This video walks you through all of the features and most importantly, how to access your action items.

o   To log-in to the OneApp, navigate here. Your user email address to log-in will be the personal email address you used when applying to TFA. Your password will be the same password you used when applying to TFA.

o   If you’re having issues with your password, please reach out to techsupport@teachforamerica.org.

Communication Systems

What system should I use and when?

Slack

  • I want to reach out to a staff member with a question

  • I want to share a resource

  • I want to connect with other Corps Members

OneApp

  • I need to submit an action item

  • I want to check my progress on completing Onboarding tasks

Transition Blasts

  • I’ll read a monthly update on what’s happening in Greater Chicago-Northwest Indiana

  • I’ll see what’s coming up for my Onboarding process and what to expect

Onboarding Hub (you’re here now!)

  • I can find information on licensure, financial aid, or hiring

  • I can see who’s on TFA staff and what role they play in my Onboarding

 

Slack Community

This platform will be used as our online community, will house Onboarding announcements and updates, as well as be a place to crowdsource support while building relationships. 

Like a huge group chat, our Slack community will allow us to have easier access to one another in order to build the community and culture we want to have virtually. All corps members are required to join Slack.

 

OneApp

Each corps member will have their own OneApp Account, which is a learning management system where you can see action items and when they are due, submit them upon completion, and track what still needs to be done.

Accessing your OneApp:

  • User Name: The personal email address you applied to TFA with

  • User Name example: michael.jordan.25@tfacorps.org

  • Password: The same password you use to log-in to the TFA Applicant Center

Transition Blasts

This is the monthly newsletter you'll receive on Fridays. It will house reminders on action items and will also include pieces from the community (alumni, current corps members, students, etc.) in video or article format. These newsletters are required reading in order for you to stay up-to-date on what's happening and will be sent to your TFA email address.

Onboarding Hub

The Onboarding Hub is the information center of your Onboarding Process and you’re here right now! It’s where you can find more details about licensure, hiring, or getting ready for Pre-Service. If you have a question, check the Onboarding Hub first!