Based on participant feedback, much of the anxiety of the first day is alleviated, and increased confidence for beginning the school year is gained.
Time is provided for general sessions, networking, and socializing.
Several local businesses co-sponsor this annual event. A stipend is provided to teachers for attending. Cheryl Carnahan or Marlo Lemon, Facilitators, Office of Staff Development. Mentors serve as colleagues with whom new teachers can reflect on student needs and increase their instructional effectiveness. The New Teacher Course is an innovative yearlong course for non-tenured teachers.