Teacher Induction
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What is the Teacher Induction program?lead4ward is excited to offer the Teacher Induction program! Beginning teachers are our most valuable and precious resources! Helping these teachers to flourish and grow can be some of the most important work we do as educators. Creating an effective induction program will surround new teachers with the support they need to be successful. 
Induction programs can also contribute to:
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Offerings
Teacher Induction: Training-of-Trainers
audience: aspiring district induction trainers
Building and sustaining an effective induction program is the heart of this professional learning. Explore the necessary components of an effective induction program and learn how to build, support, and sustain one in your district. This professional learning is designed around a training-of-trainer (TOT) model and will prepare you to lead induction training in your own district.
The Teacher Induction TOT includes:
- Induction Overview, Research & Rationale, and Training Foundations
- First-Year Teacher Training-of-Trainers
- Mentoring & Coaching Training-of-Trainers
Professional Learning Opportunities
Mentor Training – Virtual Learning
audience: aspiring district mentors
Mentoring is key to new teachers’ success! This two-day event will explore the tools and skills needed to effectively coach and mentor new teachers. Administrators, teachers, instructional coaches, PLC leaders, and others with a heart for teaching will leave the training ready to mentor new teachers in their district and on their campus.
The two days of Mentor Training include:
- Day 1 – Induction Overview and Research & Rationale
- Day 2 – Mentoring & Coaching
First-Year Teacher Academy – Virtual Learning
lead4ward’s First-Year Teacher Academy helps grow effective teachers through ongoing professional learning & support over the course of the school year. Topics include:
- Becoming an Effective Teacher
- Getting Ready for the First Days
- Managing the Classroom Environment
- And Many More!
- Learn More–>
Interested in bringing a lead4ward First-Year Teacher Academy to your district? Complete the PD form found here–>
Consultant
Debbie Boyer
Debbie Boyer is wholeheartedly passionate about people, learning, innovation, and life. She is an encourager, supporter, and champion of educators who loves helping teachers grow and flourish. Debbie believes mentoring first-year teachers and helping them be successful is one of the most important roles we have as educators. She is excited to help districts and educational service centers implement lead4ward’s Induction Series.