New Teacher Academy
New Teacher Academy
New Teacher Academy
The LRC-South New Teacher Academy (NTA) provides high-quality professional learning experiences to support new teachers during their first years in the profession.
A 3-day Summer Academy in August kicks-off a year-long Professional Learning Community (PLC) where new teachers meet monthly as part of an ongoing community of support and professional growth.
The NTA curriculum will address research-based high-leverage inclusive practices and include engaging activities that will be beneficial to all new teachers.
New Teacher Summer Academy & PLC
The application for Cohort 7 will open in the spring of 2026.
To be notified when the application goes live, please complete the form below.
All first through third year teachers are encouraged to apply to this FREE Professional Development opportunity to explore strategies that promote the success of all learners. Membership in Cohort 7 of this Professional Learning Community (PLC) begins with a three-day summer academy and continues with monthly meetings throughout the academic year to support your professional growth.
The 2026 Summer Academy will meet in person at Rowan University in August 2026 with a virtual orientation prior to the start of the three-day academy.
Cohort members will be ready to start the school year with confidence after gleaning wisdom from returning cohort members, exploring services provided by the LRC-South, and engaging with one another during professional learning sessions.
Monthly virtual PLC meetings will be held in the evenings, September through June. These meetings provide novice teachers with opportunities to reflect on their practice, share ideas and encouragement, and consider ways to promote the success of all students.
To make the most of this valuable opportunity, participants will be required to attend the orientation, all three days of the summer academy, and the monthly PLC meetings.
Questions? Please contact Taija Haller, Technical Assistance Specialist hallert@rowan.edu
Our Professional Learning Community
The New Teacher Academy Professional Learning Community is a collaborative support network for educators as they enter the teaching profession.
What Our Cohorts Have to Say
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“After completing this 3-day academy I feel more confident in my knowledge on CRST, family engagement, and co-teaching. I am really excited to take everything I learned during the 3-day academy and use it in the classroom this school year.” - 2nd year teacher |
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“I enjoyed learning that first-year teachers have the same fears and excitement. It was also great to have different genders, grade levels, ethnicities, and ages sharing their thoughts and views in the same room. We all went into teaching to help others (students) succeed.” - 2nd year teacher |
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“This has been a truly eye-opening and empowering experience. I feel valued, and empowered to seek out help as I need it but also capable to do a good job in my classroom.” - 1st year teacher |
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As a result of engaging in NTA Day 2’s professional learning sessions and activities, I will… “Work on creating a strong communication system with parents, building relationships with students and families, recognizing biases within myself and identify and recognize how that affects my teaching.” - 1st year teacher |
