Providing Unparalleled Support for New Teachers

⚙️ Highly Effective Teaching & Leading 💻 Virtual OR 🪑 SW Seated💲 Paid

Dates

Sept 5 Virtual 1-3 PM
Nov 7 Virtual 1-3 PM
Feb 6 Virtual 1-3 PM
Apr 3 Virtual or In-Person at Nixa, you choose; 1-4 PM

Intended Audience: Principals & Assistant Principals, Instructional & Tech Coaches, District or Site Level Mentors of new teachers

Please note that a separate Mentor MasterClass program will be available soon for teachers directly assigned as mentors to new hires.

Registration includes:

Hard copy Tina Boogren’s book, "Supporting Beginning Teachers"
Invitation to join any of the Beginning Teachers Community virtual sessions
Quarterly GOTeach Newsletters with instructional strategies, engagement tactics, reflection questions and wellness practices, which is published for new hires participating in our Beginning New Teachers Community
Access to the Leading New Teacher Success On-Demand Course that will house recordings of the virtual sessions

Register by August 15th

GOCSD Members: $100
Nonmembers: $150
Substitutions are encouraged as refunds will not be provided.

“A teacher’s first year in the classroom is crucial. New teachers require time and professional guidance to become successful expert teachers. Without support, new teachers may not gain the confidence and knowledge necessary to continue teaching.” -Tina Boogren

In our roles as district and building administrators, or instructional coaches, we recognize the significance of our role in supporting new educators. Our collaborative program is specifically tailored to equip you with the tools and resources needed to excel in this capacity.

Why Attend?

Strengthen your support network: Connect with colleagues who share your passion for new teacher development.
Gain valuable resources and strategies: Discover effective practices for mentoring and coaching new teachers, gleaned from the expertise of Tina Boogren in her book "Supporting Beginning Teachers."
Enhance your impact: Learn how to provide emotional, instructional, and institutional support for new teachers, setting them up for long-term success.

What to Expect

Self-paced pre-work: Dive into key chapters of Tina Boogren's book to build a strong foundation in supporting new teachers: Designing an Effective Mentoring Program and Providing Physical Support.
Interactive virtual sessions: Join 3 collaborative online sessions to discuss best practices, share resources, and tackle challenges.
Blended wrap-up session: Celebrate accomplishments and refine your approach for the next year.

Sept 5

Supporting Each Other

Discuss strategies for providing emotional support to new hires. Explore the concept of institutional support and its implementation.

1-3 PM
Virtual

Nov 7

Providing Instructional Support

Identify the greatest instructional needs observed and share valuable resources.

1-3 PM
Virtual

Feb 6

Topics of Interest

Engage in discussions about areas of notable growth and ongoing needs.

1-3 PM
Virtual

Apr 3

Wrap and Celebration

Celebrate this year's achievements and recalibrate for the future.

1-4 PM
Choose to attend virtually or in-person in the Community Room at Nixa Schools' Faught Administration Center, 301 South Main Street, Nixa MO 65714

Bonus BTC Virtual Sessions

All participants are invited to join any or all of the Beginning Teachers Community virtual sessions, which are held 4-5:30 PM. Access the Beginning Teachers Community page for a description of each of the sessions listed below. When registering, users may indicate which sessions they wish to join.

Aug 13: 1st Hour of the 1st Day
Sept 12: Planning and Preparing for Effective Learning
Sept 24: Classroom Climate & Culture

Oct 9: Purposeful & Professional Communication
Nov 14: Supporting Students with Behavioral Needs
Jan 21: More Tips for Dealing with Challenging Behaviors to Help Relaunch 2nd Semester

Feb 6: Dealing with Challenging Conversations
Mar 4: Springtime Collaboration
Apr 24: That’s A Wrap

Expert

Dr. Debbie Yonke
Director of Professional Learning
GOCSD

Dr. Debbie Yonke retired as the Director of Professional Learning and Instructional Support at Republic Schools. During her 30 year career in public education, she has served as a classroom teacher, instructional specialist, and curriculum director. Her professional goal is to empower and support educators so that they might equip their students for a successful future. She has been blessed to serve alongside many other amazing educators in the Republic, Willard and Springfield districts and collaborate with leaders and teachers throughout Missouri. She also has had the opportunity to collaborate with educators throughout the nation as a Cooperative Learning Trainer and also partner with non-profit organizations to train teachers in both Cambodia and Ethiopia. In her free time, Dr. Yonke enjoys spending time with her husband, Steve who is a retired educator, their 3 daughters and grandchildren.

GOLearn Professional Learning Framework

Our GOLearn PL Framework provides an overview of the learning experiences we offer. This systems approach supports continuous improvement and allows members to identify the offerings that meet their needs, providing a personalized experience. It includes three strands: Systems Thinking, Safe and Collaborative Culture, and Highly Effective Teaching and Leading.

We use the Learning Forward Standards for Professional Learning when designing our experiences to ensure that we provide professional learning that leads to high-quality leading, teaching, and learning for students and educators.

Review our GOLearn Framework to identify sessions that meet your needs, see what sessions are currently open for registration on our PL Events webpage, and access the content in our on-demand catalog to start learning now.

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