Novice Teacher Academy
Goals
- To establish supportive relationships that foster growth and learning
- To create a safe space for learning and sharing
- To empower novice teachers to adopt a positive, optimistic view of teaching and learning
- To address just-in-time needs of novice teachers
- To model effective teaching strategies
- To promote the retention of novice teachers
- To provide leadership opportunities for master teachers
What
The SURN Novice Teacher Academy targets novice teachers (those with 0 to 2 years of teaching experience) from divisions across the state. We know that many divisions have limited resources, and our hope is to enhance the efforts you are already undertaking in your individual divisions as you work to support new teachers. The Academy offers in-person, highly interactive sessions that provide just-in-time strategies and information for novice teachers with an emphasis on collegial problem solving, engaging instructional strategies, and teacher well-being. In-person sessions are interspersed with small group meetings via Zoom, which allows for more targeted grade-level and/or content-oriented support.
Structure
5 full-day, in-person sessions (New in 2024-2025: Different Dates for Elementary and Secondary Teachers)
4 Small Group Coaching Sessions via Zoom (dates and times TBD by individual groups)
All sessions are facilitated by a cadre of trained master teachers.
We look forward to supporting and empowering our division’s work and your newest teachers! 
Dates
Elementary Session 1: September 25, 2024
Elementary Session 2: October 30, 2024
Elementary Session 3: December 4, 2024
Elementary Session 4: January 29, 2025
Elementary Session 5: March 5, 2025
Registration:
Credit Card Store Check/Invoice Store
(For Middle & High School Teachers):
Dates
Secondary Session 1: September 26, 2024
Secondary Session 2: October 31, 2024
Secondary Session 3: December 5, 2024
Secondary Session 4: January 30, 2025
Secondary Session 5: March 6, 2025
Registration:
Credit Card Store Check/Invoice Store
