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!
Compensation Teachers who have signed their contracts by 8/06/25 may choose to be compensated at either the hourly extended contract rate ($47.50hr) or with Professional Growth Units (PGU’s), which can be applied towards movement on the salary scale. Teachers who sign their contract after 8/06/25 will receive PGUs. Therefore, teach
How do Professional Growth Units (PGUs) work? 15 hours of professional development = 1 PGU 15 PGUs = one step on the salary scale For for New Teacher Institute (NTI), teachers can engage in up to 32.5 hours of professional development, which would earn up to 2 PGUs.
