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 entering their first, second or third year of teaching) 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.
Structure
5 full-day, in-person sessions
All sessions are facilitated by a cadre of trained master teachers.
Tentative Dates for Novice Teacher Academy 2026-2027:
September 23, 2026
October 28, 2026
December 2, 2026
January 27, 2027
March 3, 2027
Registration for Novice Teacher Academy coming soon!