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Institute for Early Career EducatorsInstitute For Early Career EducatorsOctober 2026 - January 2027
Three In-Person Sessions To Support Beginning Teachers
REGISTRATION IS NOT YET OPENPlease Save The Dates & Consider Who Might Benefit From This Powerful Support Who Should Consider This ProgramEducators in their first three years of independent school teaching Cohort OverviewDesigned for educators in their first three years of independent school teaching, teachers in this cohort will meet three times between October and January to discuss ideas of pedagogy, planning, and professionalism with expert educators and instructional coaches. Participants will work together to build and deepen their practices (instructional & curricular), their resilience, and foster a growth mindset for ongoing learning. They will also develop relationships with other early career educators, deepening their connection to the educational community. In addition to honing some of the core elements of teaching practices, cohort members will also delve into topics that specifically relate to independent school culture such as: the tensions between autonomy and alignment, the challenges and opportunities inherent in parent communication. Areas of FocusThrough intentional cohort-building approaches, attendees can expect to gain knowledge and skills while creating a network of supportive peers. The following content will be covered:
SessionsDay 1: Building Community and Classroom FoundationsThe first day focuses on cultivating a strong cohort community while exploring core strategies in classroom management and behavior. Teachers will learn how to use the Beliefs Behind Behavior framework, practice routines for beginnings and endings, and learn a protocol for addressing problems of practice. Joyful teaching strategies are woven throughout, and participants leave with practical tools and a classroom-focused homework assignment.Day 2: Purpose, Presence, and the Learning EnvironmentDay two centers on the powerful role of environment, teacher presence, and purpose in shaping student learning. Educators will connect their personal purpose with their school’s mission and explore the concepts of warm demander and inner authority. With collaborative skits, the consultancy protocol, and creative cohort-building activities, the day emphasizes both reflective practice and joyful engagement. Day 3: Backward Design and Meaningful AssessmentThe final day deepens teacher practice with a focus on planning and assessment. Participants will revisit backward design principles, engage in collaborative planning to align learning goals with assessments, and learn how to build effective rubrics. Through activities like hexagonal thinking and inside out emotion card reflections, the day balances rigorous planning with opportunities for creativity, connection, and closure.
Program Dates
This program will be comprised of three full-day in-person workshops. The faculty will also offer one-on-one coaching as needed (optional)
In-person workshop — Location TBA
In-person workshop — Location TBA
In-person workshop — Location TBA
FacultyThe program faculty are current and former Instructional Coaches and school leaders.
Cost and Registration
NWAIS May Help Cover Travel CostsThe NWAIS travel reimbursement policy is designed to reimburse candidate and accredited member schools for some travel costs. This policy applies to a school’s total travel expenses (not the cost of rooms and meals), no matter how many people the school sends to the workshop. If your school spends more than $150 dollars on travel for this event and is traveling a distance greater than 250 miles you will be reimbursed a percentage of your expenses. Click here for more details Click here for travel share reimbursement form
Please reference the following table to determine your eligibility for cancellation.
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