New Teacher Support

Mentor Program

Starting a teaching career is exciting, and NNPS makes sure new teachers don’t do it alone! Every first-year teacher is matched with a dedicated mentor who provides guidance, models effective practices, and offers encouragement throughout the year. Mentors help new educators navigate classroom challenges, build confidence, and grow their teaching skills in a supportive, collaborative way.

Want to pay it forward? We offer mentor training each summer for experienced teachers who are ready to guide and inspire the next generation. Learn more by visiting our Mentor Program website.

Job-Embedded Coaching and Support

In NNPS, support for teachers happens right where it matters most - in the classroom. Coaches, specialists, and supervisors partner with educators to provide real-time guidance, model strategies, and collaborate on lesson planning and instruction. This kind of hands-on, job-embedded support is practical, effective, and designed to help teachers strengthen their practice while making an immediate impact on students. Learn more about our NNPS Coaching Model.

New Teacher Institutes

Finally, new teachers take part in our NNPS New Teacher Institute (NTI), which is a multi-year professional learning experience. NTI offers in-depth learning focused on essential areas such as creating a positive learning environment, instructional planning, effective lesson delivery, and both formative and summative assessment practices. As part of the NTI experience, new teachers have the opportunity to visit model classrooms, where they can observe best practices in action and gain valuable insights to enhance their own teaching. This comprehensive support system ensures that new teachers have the tools and resources they need to succeed and make a lasting impact on their students.

This commitment to teacher growth was recently strengthened by a major community investment.