Learning to teach is a career-long, developmental process. Teaching children is a complex and highly demanding profession, and whether novice or veteran, we continually add to our craft knowledge to be successful with students. The DCNTP offers to member districts a menu of professional development opportunities that strengthens the work of beginning teachers, mentors, principals and program leaders.
Please visit the following Professional Development opportunities available for your role to enhance your teaching and leadership:
Upcoming Events
Apr
22
Thu
9:00 am
Virtual Principals Breakfast, April...
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Virtual Principals Breakfast, April...
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Apr 22 @ 9:00 am – 10:30 am
This breakfast seminar for principals and administrators will be held virtually from 9:00 am – 10:30 am and is free for DCNTP members. Outcomes Include: Talk with others about pressing concerns for school leaders. Explore and revisit a.....
Apr
23
Fri
12:30 pm
Mentor Forum, April 23, 2021
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Mentor Forum, April 23, 2021
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Apr 23 @ 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm
Register here Improve and refresh your mentoring practice by spending time once a month with other mentors. Mentors work in a specialized role, and there is lots to learn from those in other districts. Topics for these regular professional development sessions vary. Examples.....
Apr
27
Tue
4:00 pm
PLS-4 Assessing Growth and Deepenin...
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PLS-4 Assessing Growth and Deepenin...
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Apr 27 @ 4:00 pm – Apr 28 @ 6:00 pm

Description A highly skilled mentor is key to providing new teachers with a strong induction experience that will advance their instructional practice. In the Professional Learning Series (PLS) for Mentors, participants learn the critical knowledge, skills, and tools to initiate.....
May
7
Fri
12:30 pm
Mentor Forum, May 7, 2021
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Mentor Forum, May 7, 2021
@ Virtually Via Zoom
May 7 @ 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm
Register here Improve and refresh your mentoring practice by spending time once a month with other mentors. Mentors work in a specialized role, and there is lots to learn from those in other districts. Topics for these regular professional development sessions vary. Examples.....
May
12
Wed
9:00 am
District Induction Team Retreat Par...
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District Induction Team Retreat Par...
@ Virtually Via Zoom
May 12 @ 9:00 am – 11:30 am
REGISTER HERE by May 8 Please register EACH INDIVIDUAL who will be attending–thank you! Part 1: Survey Data Reflection Teams will engage in a facilitated data dialogue with your team to understand results of the 2021 DCNTP Survey.
4:00 pm
Meaningful Closure for Mentors and ...
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Meaningful Closure for Mentors and ...
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May 12 @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
This Mentor Refresher is designed specifically for 1 to 1 Mentors but anyone is welcome to join us. Outcomes include: Insight on your professional growth as a mentor Awareness and skill with using Foundational and High-Leverage Mentoring tools Understanding of.....
May
13
Thu
4:00 pm
Beginning Teacher Seminar, May 13, ...
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Beginning Teacher Seminar, May 13, ...
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May 13 @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
REGISTER Now What? Making Real the Lessons of our First Year Participants will celebrate and reflect on the year that has passed (Domain 4 Danielson), and they will anticipate next steps for their professional lives. OUTCOMES: Processing and celebrating our.....
May
14
Fri
12:30 pm
Instructional Coach Forum, May 14, ...
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Instructional Coach Forum, May 14, ...
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May 14 @ 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm
Improve and refresh your instructional coaching practice by spending time once a month with other instructional coaches. Coaching is a specialized role within a district, and there is lots to learn from those in other districts. Please register here
May
18
Tue
9:00 am
District Induction Team Retreat Par...
@ Virtually Via Zoom
District Induction Team Retreat Par...
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May 18 @ 9:00 am – 11:30 am
REGISTER HERE by May 8 Please register EACH INDIVIDUAL who will be attending–thank you! Part 2: Goal Setting Learning is shared across all districts within our consortium. Districts will reflect and apply NTC’s Induction Program Standards and Continuum through a facilitated process.