SIEC Launch!
An SIEC Signature Initiative designed for new teachers, either transitioning from other roles or those who want to hit the ground running for their first year!
Time & Location
Jul 21, 2025, 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM
Jasper, 1102 Tree Lane Drive, Jasper, IN 47546
About the event
Why?
High teacher turnover undermines student achievement and consumes valuable staff time and resources. Research shows that on average, rural and suburban school districts can spend between $9,000 and $11,000 on each new hire, including school and district expenses related to separation, recruitment, hiring, and training. These investments don’t pay their full dividend when teachers leave within 1 or 2 years after being hired. One proven strategy to retain new teachers is embedded in this program. Research advises - Do not make new teachers go it alone. Prepare them and support them!
Program Overview
Launch is an intensive 4-day program that includes high-leverage content and experiential learning to ensure the success of any beginning teacher. Documents utilized for this work are individualized to the specific teacher content (such as the school curriculum map) and district (such as the evaluation rubric). Additionally, participants will receive two on-site coaching visits and virtual coaching sessions for one semester.
Training and Coaching Schedule:
Day 1 - Standards, Curriculum Mapping, Teacher's Rights and Benefits, Teacher Evaluation
Day 2 - Classroom Management and SEL
Day 3 - Student Engagement
Day 4 - Lesson Planning, UDL, Homework, and Successful Grading Practices
INCLUDES:
Follow-up On-site Coaching Visits: Two in-person coaching visits for one semester.
Follow-up Virtual Coaching: Once a week for one semester
Full support and collaboration with the building principal are assumed, as these factors are critical for teacher success.
Teachers Begin Their New Position Prepared and Confident!
Details
Location: SIEC Office, 1102 Tree Lane Drive, Jasper, IN 47546
Time: 9:00 - 2:30 EASTERN (each day)
Dates: July 21-24, 2025
Registration Fee: SIEC Members $1,050 per person/ Non-members $1,600 per person (non- ESCI/SIEC members)
*Lunch is included in the registration.
*Each participant will receive 40 Professional Growth Points upon successful completion of the program.
*All participants should bring a fully charged laptop to use during the session.