Welcome to DallasISD!!! We are delighted that you are joining our team of elite educators. The 2019 Dallas ISD New Teacher Academy will be held August 1, 2019 and August 5-7, 2019, and is required forall teachers, media specialists, and instructional coaches new to the district. This is your opportunity to engage in research-based professional development opportunities designed to enhance your professional growth and maximize your effectiveness as you start in your new role with Dallas ISD. The professional development hours gained at The New Teacher Academy can be used to satisfy district and state professional learning requirements. Locations: August 1, 2019: Fellowship Dallas - 9330 N Central Expy, Dallas, TX 75231 August 5-6, 2019: Wilmer Hutchins Elementary - 7475 J J Lemmon Rd. Dallas, TX 75241 August 5-6, 2019: Wilmer Hutchins High School - 5520 Langdon Rd, Dallas, TX 75241 August 5-6, 2019: Visual and Performing Arts Only: Alex W. Spence TAG Academy - 4001 Capitol Ave, Dallas, TX 75204 August 7, 2019: Campus Orientation Day
In this session teachers will review their standards, curriculum and materials as well as explore more about the impact teachers can make on our students learning by connecting standards to phenomenon. Additionally, you will be introduces to research based interdisciplinary approaches in which the starting point for inquiry is specific, observable, and related to real-world events.