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1 | NBOE Induction for [New] Teachers PD Calendar for 2025-2026 School Year | ||||||
2 | Session | Topic | Audience | Facilitator | Virtual Meeting Link | Resource Folder | |
3 | October 16, 2025 @ 4:00-6:00pm REGISTER HERE | ||||||
4 | Session 1 | Framework for Effective Teaching Overview (60 minutes) Competencey and Indicator Deep Dive (60 minutes) Identifying evidence aligned to indicators in NPS Framework for Effective Teaching | All New to Newark Teachers (Pre K-12) | Educator Effectiveness / Office of Teaching & Learning: Educational technology | Meeting Link | October Resource Folder | |
5 | November 13, 2025 @ 4:00-6:00pm REGISTER HERE | ||||||
6 | Session 1 | 🏫Classroom Culture Best Practices: Learning Goal: Teachers will learn how to create and maintain a positive, inclusive classroom culture through strong relationships, restorative practices, consistent routines, and trauma-informed approaches that support student learning and behavior. | All | Engage 2 Learn | Zoom Link | November Resource Folder | |
7 | Breakout session 1 | Building Relationships: Learn strategies to create strong, meaningful connections with students, families, and colleagues. | All | ||||
8 | Breakout session 2 | Restorative Practices: Explore approaches that shift from punishment to repair and reflection to strengthen classroom community. | Middle School/High School | ||||
9 | Breakout session 3 | Establishing Routines & Procedures: Discover ways to create consistent structures that foster student independence and a safe learning environment. | Elementary/Middle School | ||||
10 | Breakout session 4 | Supporting Student Behavior: Understand trauma-informed and SEL-aligned strategies to effectively support and guide student behavior | Middle School/High School | ||||
11 | December 11, 2025 @ 4:00-6:00pm Please register for the specific PD session using the "Register Here" link at the end of the topic description | ||||||
12 | Session 1 | Mathematics Curriculum REGISTER FOR THIS SESSION HERE: Regristration Link Math PD | All Mathematics Teachers K-12 | Office of Mathematics | Teaching Mathematics for Understanding | December Resource Folder (N.T.I. 25-26) | |
13 | Session 2 | 🪴Professional Growth Learning Goal: Teachers will strengthen their professional practice by using data to inform instruction, providing meaningful feedback that drives student growth, implementing strategies that increase engagement, and developing sustainable habits that support their well-being and effectiveness as educators. Register for each individual Session. | |||||
14 | Breakout session 1 | Data-Informed Instruction: Learn how to analyze student work and progress data to guide instructional decisions and next steps. Register here | Elementary | Engage 2 Learn | Data-Informed Instruction (K-6) Janet Mobley | December Resource Folder (N.T.I. 25-26) | |
15 | Breakout session 2 | Data-Informed Instruction: Learn how to analyze student work and progress data to guide instructional decisions and next steps. Register here | Middle/High School | Engage 2 Learn | Data-Informed Instruction Jillian Edwards | December Resource Folder (N.T.I. 25-26) | |
16 | Breakout session 3 | Making Feedback Actionable: Explore strategies to give meaningful feedback that builds student confidence and skill. Register here | All | Engage 2 Learn | Making Feedback Actionable Melissa Lode | December Resource Folder (N.T.I. 25-26) | |
17 | January 15, 2026 @ 4:00-6:00pm Please register for the specific PD session using the "Register Here" link at the end of the topic description | ||||||
18 | Session 1 | English Curriculum Register Here for ELA PD | All English Teachers k-12 | Office of English Language Arts | Webex Meeting Link | January Resource Folder | |
19 | Session 2 | Science Curriculum Register Here for Science PD | All Science Teachers k-12 | Office of Science | Webex Meeting Link | January Resource Folder | |
20 | Session 3 | 🧑🏫 Mid Year Focus on the NBOE Framework for Effective Teaching Learning Goal: Teachers will use evidence-based strategies to identify student needs, make learning visible, and track progress to support differentiation and student growth, while aligning practices to Mid-Year and Annual evaluation indicators and artifact collection. Register for each individual Session | |||||
21 | Breakout session 1 | Differentiation That Drives Growth: Using Evidence to Target Student Needs In this interactive session, educators will learn how to assess student understanding and use evidence of learning to intentionally form small groups for targeted instruction. Participants will explore practical strategies and ready-to-use resources for creating differentiated assignments based on group data, including high-level questioning and extension tasks for advanced learners. This session is aligned to Indicator 4e: Understanding of Growth, this workshop supports teachers in clearly articulating, using evidence, whether each student has met grade-level standards and identifying precise next steps for those who have not. Differentiation That Drives Growth: Using Evidence to Target Student Needs Register Here | Elementary/Middle School | Engage 2 Learn | Zoom Link: Differentiation That Drives Growth Jillian | January Resource Folder | |
22 | Breakout session 2 | Seeing Learning in Action: Using Formative Assessment & Feedback to Drive Student Growth In this interactive workshop, educators will explore practical formative assessment strategies to clearly see how students are learning and progressing toward mastery. Participants will practice using timely, actionable feedback to help students understand their next steps and improve performance. The session is aligned to Indicator 4f: Progress Toward Goals, with a focus on using evidence of learning to demonstrate student growth toward grade-level standards. Seeing Learning in Action: Using Formative Assessment & Feedback to Drive Student Growth Register Here | All | Engage 2 Learn | Zoom Link: Seeing Learning In Action | ||
23 | Breakout session 3 | Measure What Matters: Easy Ways to Track Student Growth This workshop equips educators with practical, low-prep strategies to monitor student growth and turn data into meaningful instructional decisions. Participants will explore ready-to-use progress-monitoring tools and resources aligned to Indicator 4d: Using Data, with an emphasis on using evidence of learning to adjust instruction and support student success. Measure What Matters Register Here | All | Engage 2 Learn | Zoom Link Measure What Matters Melissa | ||
24 | February 10, 2026 @ 4:00-6:00pm REGISTER Below | ||||||
25 | Session 1 | Understanding the IEP and IEP Goals Register Here | All | Office of Special Education | https://nboe.webex.com/meet/c1wells | February Resource Folder | |
26 | Session 2 | Engage 2 Learn Learning Goal: Teachers will use evidence-based strategies to identify student needs, make learning visible, and track progress to support differentiation and student growth, while aligning practices to Mid-Year and Annual evaluation indicators and artifact collection. Register for each individual Session | February Resource Folder | ||||
27 | Breakout session 1 | Tailored Instruction for All Learners: Practical Strategies for Reaching Every Learner This session focuses on practical methods for tailoring instruction to move all students toward mastery. Participants will explore concrete strategies for both striving and enriching learners, including scaffolds, extensions, and intentional task design. Teachers will analyze classroom scenarios and plan instructional moves that ensure access, challenge, and growth for every student. Register Here | All | Engage 2 Learn | Zoom Link | ||
28 | Breakout session 2 | Using Data to Drive Targeted Instruction Teachers will examine how to effectively use formative and summative assessment data to understand student progress and inform instructional decisions. Participants will practice identifying trends, grouping students based on needs, and selecting instructional strategies that respond to real-time data. Emphasis will be placed on using data to plan purposeful small groups and differentiated tasks. Register Here | All | Engage 2 Learn | Zoom Link | ||
29 | Breakout session 3 | Tailored Instruction in Elective and Career Exploratory Courses Learn to tailor instruction in elective and career-focused courses by using student data, designing standards-aligned tasks, and implementing small group instruction that develops skills and supports mastery for all learners. Register Here | HS | Engage 2 Learn | Zoom Link | ||
30 | March 19, 2026 @ 4:00-6:00pm REGISTER HERE | ||||||
31 | Session 0 | T.B.D | T.B.D | T.B.D | T.B.D | March Resource Folder | |
32 | Session 1 | T.B.D | T.B.D | Office of Bilingual Education | T.B.D | March Resource Folder | |
33 | Session 2 | 👪Community and Family Engagement Learning Goal: Teachers will learn how to build strong partnerships with families and the community by communicating effectively, fostering trust, conducting meaningful conferences, and leveraging local resources to enhance student learning and belonging. | All | Engage 2 Learn | Zoom Link | March Resource Folder | |
34 | Breakout session 1 | Effective Parent-Teacher Communication Strategies: Explore practical ways to communicate clearly and positively with families. | Elementary/Middle School | ||||
35 | Breakout session 2 | Strategies for Building Trust with Families: Discover approaches to develop strong, trusting relationships with parents and guardians. | All | ||||
36 | Breakout session 3 | Conducting Successful Parent-Teacher Conferences: Practice techniques for productive, meaningful conferences with families. | All | ||||
37 | Breakout session 4 | Leveraging Local Resources for Classroom Enrichment: Identify ways to connect with community resources to enhance learning experiences for your students. | All | ||||
38 | April 15, 2026 @ 4:00-6:00pm REGISTER HERE | ||||||
39 | Session 1 | Visual and Performing Arts Presentation | Visual and Performaning Arts staff | Office of Visual and Performing Arts | https://nboe.webex.com/meet/jmartinez | April Resource Folder | |
40 | Session 2 | Supporting Success: Teaching Multilingual Learners This session provides new teachers with practical strategies and insights to effectively support multilingual learners in the classroom. Participants will explore ways to create an inclusive environment, scaffold language development, and leverage students’ diverse linguistic backgrounds to enhance learning for all. | Bilingual/ESL Teachers | Office of Bilingual | Meeting link: https://nboe.webex.com/nboe/j.php?MTID=m9c9dcb48386c8795695b1ea4a6cb129f Meeting number: 2863 101 6684 Password: 1234 | April Resource Folder | |
41 | Session 3 | 💻 Technology + Innovation Learning Goal: Teachers will learn how to integrate technology and innovative practices to design equitable, engaging, and personalized learning experiences that prepare students for a rapidly changing world | All | Engage 2 Learn | April Resource Folder | ||
42 | Breakout session 1 | Digital Tools for Engagement: Discover tools and strategies to keep students actively involved in learning. | ES | Zoom Registration https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85819703300 | |||
43 | Breakout session 2 | STEM in the Classroom: Learn how to design hands-on STEM activities that spark curiosity and problem-solving skills. | All | Zoom Registration https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81112747273 | |||
44 | Breakout session 3 | Digital Formative Assessments: Practice using online tools to check for understanding and guide your instruction in real time. | MS/HS | Zoom Registration https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86927968595 | |||
45 | May 14, 2026 @ 4:00-6:00pm REGISTER HERE | ||||||
46 | Session 1 | Designing Around the Task Verb: Lesson Planning as an Intellectual Act New teachers will receive social studies related examples in each of the 7 categories of the district approved lesson plan template. | Social Studies staff | Office of Social Studies | Arroyo Webex https://nboe.webex.com/meet/karroyo | May Resource Folder | |
47 | Session 2 | 🌱 Reflection, Growth, and Next Steps Learning Goal: Teachers will engage in meaningful reflection on their instructional practices and professional growth, using feedback and self-assessment to set actionable goals for the future while prioritizing well-being and sustainability as educators. Register for each individual session | All | Engage 2 Learn | May Resource Folder | ||
48 | Breakout session 1 | End-of-Year Classroom Reflections and Reset: Reflect on the school year to celebrate successes and plan for a smooth start next year. | All | Zoom Registration https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/uwG68QUHTVG_RtZZo72SGA | |||
49 | Breakout session 2 | Feedback for Professional Growth and Continuous Improvement: Learn how to use feedback to strengthen your teaching practice and support ongoing growth. | All | Zoom Registration https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/kiW_LP9mTJWFU2a2oiI6mw | |||
50 | Breakout session 3 | Goal Mapping for Next Year: Set clear, actionable goals to guide your professional development and instructional planning for the upcoming year. | All | Zoom Registration https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/W7FzCmhERx6VquTcMBtEqQ | |||