New Teacher Institute
A professional development opportunity for new educators.
This professional development initiative is designed specifically for early-career teachers (in their first to third years of teaching) in the picturesque Shenandoah Valley. It aims to tackle the unique challenges faced by new educators while fostering a vibrant sense of community among peers.
The New Teacher Institute will equip new and returning teachers with practical tools,
strategies, and skills to ease the transition into the classroom and enhance their
instructional effectiveness. By focusing on actionable pedagogical techniques, the
Institute empowers educators to navigate the challenges of early-career teaching with
confidence.
Tentative Schedule
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
9:00 a.m.: Coffee and Registration
9:30 - 10:30 a.m.: Opening Keynote
10:45 - 11:45 a.m.: Session 1 with three breakouts
11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.: Lunch
12:45 - 1:45 p.m.: Session 2 with three breakouts
2:00 - 3:00 p.m.: Session 3 with three breakouts
3:00 p.m.: Current Educator Roundtable
5:00 p.m.: Optional Social in downtown Harrisonburg
Session topics will include:
- Supporting teacher/student wellness
- "Resilience RestorED"
- Strengthening the school - home partnership
- From Positive Relationships to Meaningful Management
- Instructional strategies
- Planning, executing lessons, and overall professionalism
- And more!
A complete schedule will be available in May.
Registration Information
$150 includes full day Institute, lunch and snacks.
