NTI offers first and second year teachers professional development sessions, informational sessions, planning time, and spaces to connect with your new colleagues. Attendance at the New Teacher Institute is required for all teachers who are new to teaching. Attendance is strongly encouraged for experienced Elementary teachers who are new to OUSD or returning Elementary teachers who are entering their second year in the classroom. Secondary teachers with two or more years of experience are encouraged to attend the Secondary Standards and Equity Institute that is happening at the same time as New Teacher Institute.
Step 1: Register for the Event
Click on the purple "Register" button under ’Register to Attend’. This will take you through the initial step of registering for the event.
Use your OUSD email to register for this event if you have one. If you do not have an OUSD email yet, you can register using your personal email.
It is recommended to use the single-sign on option when registering, rather than creating a new password for the Sched website.
Step 2: Build Your PD Schedule Our New Teacher Institute will offer sessions on creating strong classroom culture, learning your content and curriculum, credentialing, and more. Here is guidance on how to build your PD schedule throughout the week:
July 28-29: In the morning, choose between the two sessions on Creating Strong Classroom Culture (note: only those who have completed Creating Strong Classroom Culture 101 can participate in the session on Setting and Holding Boundaries). Then, in the afternoon, build your own schedule from the options available (conference style).
July 30-Aug 1: These are day-long trainings on content, curriculum, and planning. Please choose the options aligned with your teaching assignment.
See the NTI Logistics tab for all other important information regarding locations, times, compensation, parking, public transportation, and more.
We’re looking forward to celebrating and supporting your journey in OUSD this year!
This two day intensive is for Elementary Visual and Performing Arts teachers and will be led by Teachers on Special Assignment in Dance, Music, and Visual Arts. Through participating in hands-on lesson examples, we will prepare routines and lesson components that help build consistency and community in your classrooms in the first weeks. There will be content-specific breakouts where teachers get tailored support as they plan for their space, routines, and curriculum to start the year off strong.
Emily Ban is OUSD’s Elementary Dance Teacher on Special Assignment, overseeing professional development for elementary Dance teachers, mentoring new Dance teachers, and visioning with the district’s VAPA department. Originally from the Bronx, NY, Emily has developed and directed... Read More →
Adam Schraft is OUSD's Elementary Music Teacher On Special Assignment, overseeing professional development for elementary Music teachers, providing teacher mentorship and support and visioning and cross planning with OUSD's VAPA department. Adam is level III certified in the Orff-Shulwerk... Read More →
