K-12 New Teacher Network
A unique teacher program that provides resources and support to educators new to the profession. FREE for 2022-2023 school year!
Help Your New Teachers Thrive
Over 50% of teachers leave education within their first five years; however, a recent study shows that if a teacher receives mentoring, collaboration, and extra resources, and is part of a strong teacher network, first-year turnover is cut by more than half. Unfortunately, just 3% of beginning teachers receive such comprehensive support.
We know teachers are among a school’s most precious and valuable resources, so of course we want to set them up for success. But an individual school can only do so much. And new teachers don’t always feel comfortable seeking support from their in-house peers. So, we’re bringing new teachers together offering them a supportive network and individualized guidance so they can thrive in their new roles!
Register your new teachers for our K-12 New Teacher Network — FREE for the 2022-2023 school year!
How We Can Help
Teachers need a network of other educators who, like them, are braving this career for the first time. That’s where we come in. VAI’s New Teacher Network creates an inclusive community that:
- Tackles hot topics in education and provides practical strategies to address them in creative and innovative ways.
- Provides resources to encourage new teachers’ professional growth and support their work in the classroom.
- Acknowledges the challenges that new teachers face and seeks out solutions to address these both positively and professionally.
- Creates a safe place for teachers to share their experiences in a supportive environment.
- Offers individualized support with expert coaches that can address new teachers’ specific classroom challenges.
- Connects teachers from across schools and districts, so that they can share best practices and learn from one another.
- Fosters their passion so they can do what they set out to do in the most effective way — TEACH!
Our Approach
VAI’s New Teacher Network allows beginning teachers to receive the targeted support they need as they get started in the profession. By learning great content, sharing their experiences, and receiving validation from their network, teachers can grow as people and as professionals.
We know teachers are busy, especially new teachers, so VAI’s New Teacher Network offers a variety of modalities for learning.
Every Registration Includes:
Bi-monthly online meetings
These one-hour online Zoom meetings offer an opportunity for this inclusive community of new teachers to learn with and from one another. We’ll focus on those topics most critical to new teacher success:
- October 4 | 4-5 PM EDT | Classroom Management
- December 6 | 4-5 PM EST | Social Emotional Learning
- February 7 | 4-5 PM EST | Work Life Balance
- April 18 | 4-5 PM EDT | Feedback and Assessment
- June 6 | 4-5 PM EDT | Reflective Teaching Practices
See Sample Agenda
Monthly curated resources
VAI’s New Teacher Network newsletter curates practical resources and offers advice for how the resources can save new teachers’ time and elevate their instructional effectiveness.
Ongoing coaching and mentorship
Between sessions, teachers will have the opportunity to engage one-on-one with a knowledgeable and experienced educator, who can answer their questions and share ideas about the specific challenges they are encountering.
Built-in accountability
Each session will include an action plan for teachers to make targeted decisions on how to put the newly-learned content to use right away.
Are you ready to reimagine new teacher training and support?
Hurry! To keep the communal feeling, space is limited to 40 participants. VAI’s New Teacher Network is valued at $300/teacher, but we’re offering it FREE this school year in exchange for feedback on the program.
If you have questions or these dates don’t work for you, please fill out this form and let us know. We may be able to work with you!
At Van Andel Institute for Education, our mission is to create classrooms where curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking thrive. We NEVER want cost to be a prohibiting factor in quality education for students or teachers. If price ever becomes an issue, please let us know. We may be able to help!
