Professional Growth & Innovation

OUR MISSION:
We will grow the natural talents and skills of our NNPS employees to ensure that all learners find success.

Angela Rhett, Director of Professional Growth & Innovation, (757) 283-7850

Apply Now

NNPS/UVA Reading Cohort

Do you have a passion for literacy and find yourself searching for ways to better support all learners in your classroom? NNPS is partnering with the University of Virginia to develop a cohort of teachers who will earn a Master’s degree in Reading Education, culminating with a reading specialist endorsement.

NNPS will fully fund the cost of tuition and books. The cohort will begin taking classes in summer 2024. All courses are online and asynchronous. Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree and a collegiate professional or postgraduate professional license.

The application window is live now and closes at midnight on April 17. Click here to apply.

Model Teachers

New Teacher Support

NNPS provides a variety of supports for new teachers. All first year teachers participate in a year-long mentoring program with an optional second year.

At the elementary level, teachers are also paired with a teacher coach to further personalize the learning experience. Additional specialized learning opportunities are available through the New Teacher Academy, which is offered through our division-level professional development program.

Finally, our team of model teachers is prepared to support and assist new teachers throughout the school year.

Frontline Employee Development

Frontline Employee Development

Frontline helps employees navigate the vast array of in-house professional development opportunities in a way that makes sense to the individual.

Click here to browse through current offerings. Participants must log in to register for courses.

Smart is something you become

Continuous Improvement

NNPS is committed to elevating the knowledge, skill, and experience levels of all employees. We provide support for employees who wish to further their education or obtain additional certifications and help to promote instructional excellence through mechanisms such as National Board certification.

Instructional Coaching

NNPS provides direct, job-embedded support for teachers to further develop their professional expertise. Instructional coaching opportunities are available to teachers at all levels and across many disciplines, including English and language arts, mathematics, science, social studies and technology.

At the elementary level, our team of teacher coaches works across content areas to support new teachers and those who are new to a grade level. Coaching work is customized and driven by the learner to provide a meaningful experience that impacts performance and sustains improvement.

Our coaches and specialists are experts in their fields and are passionate about supporting colleagues. By developing strong relationships and using a research-based approach, NNPS teachers and coaches collaborate to learn together.

Professional Learning in Action

We are serious about building the expertise of our employees. With specific goals and an intentional plan to reach those goals, we are working together strategically to get smarter.