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 teachers who are new to OUSD or returning teachers who are entering their second year in the classroom.
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: Session Registration Our New Teacher Institute will offer sessions on creating strong classroom culture, learning your content and curriculum, credentialing, and more. CHECK BACK IN EARLY JUNE to build your schedule.
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!
Abel has been teaching in Oakland since 2014. Prior to that, he taught in DLI programs in Spain as well. In Oakland, Abel has mostly taught bilingual education and served English Language Learners learn content and language. Abel is GLAD trained both in Spanish and English and currently supports GLAD implementation in Oakland USD schools. He is a fierce advocate for multilingual education and also supports multilingual program development and implementation in K-6 schools. Abel loves both coaching teachers and supporting schools to improve conditions and systems in support for ELL achievement.