The First-Year Teachers Academy provides beginning teachers with a structured, systemic induction experience to build their capacity and increase student success. Teachers will learn and practice research-based teaching strategies within a collaborative learning cohort in order to accelerate professional growth and increase student achievement. This specialized academy includes three full-day sessions at Region 11: Lesson Design; Classroom Culture; and Demonstration of Learning. All Academy experiences are aligned with T-TESS. If you are interested in purchasing optional individual coaching for teacher participants in this academy, please contact Lyndsae Benton at lbenton@esc11.net.