Novice Teacher Cohort 2025–2026
DAAIS 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
Unlimited 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
| Date | Time | Session | Instructor | Facilitator | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Sep 5, 2025 | 8:30 AM - 2:30 PM | ||||
| 8:30 AM - 2:30 PM | Classroom Management and Relationship | Tammy Weldon | Tracy Cameron | Cleveland, MS-Ford Teaching and Learning Center (2nd Floor) 239 | |
| Fri, Oct 3, 2025 | 8:30 AM - 2:30 PM | ||||
| 8:30 AM - 2:30 PM | Social Emotional Learning and PBIS/ Culturally Responsive Teaching Practices | Tammy Weldon | Tracy Cameron | Cleveland, MS-Ford Teaching and Learning Center (2nd Floor) 239 | |
| Fri, Nov 7, 2025 | 8:30 AM - 2:30 PM | ||||
| 8:30 AM - 2:30 PM | Questioning and Checks for Understanding/Lesson Planning and Instructional Design/Complexity vs Difficulty | Dr. Tracy Cameron | Tracy Cameron | Ford Center for Teaching and Learning | |
| Fri, Dec 5, 2025 | 8:30 AM - 2:30 PM | ||||
| 8:30 AM - 2:30 PM | Dealing with Difficult Parents/Collegial Conflict Resolution and Professional Communication | Latasha Turner | Tracy Cameron | Ford Center for Teaching and Learning | |
| Fri, Jan 9, 2026 | 8:30 AM - 2:30 PM | ||||
| 8:30 AM - 2:30 PM | Student Engagement including Technology Integration for Engagement | Shamethria Beaman | Tracy Cameron | Ford Center for Teaching and Learning | |
| Fri, Feb 6, 2026 | 8:30 AM - 2:30 PM | ||||
| 8:30 AM - 2:30 PM | Self Care-You Matter (The Teacher Matters | Rasheda Barksdale | Tracy Cameron | Ford Center for Teaching and Learning | |
| Fri, Mar 6, 2026 | 8:30 AM - 2:30 PM | ||||
| 8:30 AM - 2:30 PM | Supporting Students with Special Needs (IEP/504 and HLPs)-Grouping and Individualized Instruction (co-teaching in action) | Tammy Weldon | Tracy Cameron | Ford Center for Teaching and Learning | |
| Fri, Apr 3, 2026 | 8:30 AM - 2:30 PM | ||||
| 8:30 AM - 2:30 PM | Reflection & Planning Forward Activities: cohort showcase; keep/change/add reflection; Year-2 goals. | Dr. Tracy Cameron | Tracy Cameron | Ford Center for Teaching and Learning |
$1,500.00
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