Novice Teacher Cohort 2025–2026

Overview:
The DAAIS New & Novice Teacher Cohort is designed to support early-career educators with practical, on-the-job training. This year-long program helps build foundational classroom practices and instructional strategies aligned to real-world classroom experiences.

Program Dates: August 2025 – June 2026
Format: 6 In-Person Sessions + Optional Onsite Support Visits

Cost: $1,500 per district  (7-12 teachers additional $250.00 per teacher)
Includes up to 6 teachers per district

Key Learning Topics:

• Dealing with Difficult Parents

• Student Engagement Strategies

• Complexity vs. Difficulty in Instruction

• Classroom Management vs. Structured Classrooms

• Instructional Planning and Pacing

• Differentiated Instruction

• Culturally Responsive Teaching Practices