The purpose of this academy is to provide new teachers with
the resources and support they need in order to enjoy a successful teaching
career. This workshop will use Ginger Tucker's strategies for helping new
teachers succeed. At the end of this Six-Day Academy, teachers will: 1-
be able to utilize the lesson cycle to plan effective lessons, 2- be able to
use instructional technology to improve teaching and assessment, 3- be open and
active learners through professional development,
4- develop an effective
mission statement, and 5- become a reflective practitioner.