Teacher Induction Academy
High-need schools present special challenges, so the Associated Colleges of Illinois' Teacher Induction Academy helps new and experienced teachers get off on the right foot. Designed for all teachers, pre-service and alternative certification candidates, ACI's Teacher Induction Academy combines small group mentoring, workshops and panel discussions in a variety of sessions – and all absolutely free.
The Academy explores a variety of topics and offers separate tracks geared to the needs of teachers at varying points in their careers. Attendance at all sessions is strongly encouraged in order to gain the deepest understanding of the topics being covered and to acquire the greatest variety of new techniques, knowledge, and strategies. Certified teachers can earn CPDU credits for each session of ACI's Teacher Induction Academy attended depending on the session timeframe.
Who can attend? Teachers in their initial years of teaching in high-need schools in the Chicago area. Pre-service teachers are welcome as well.
What is provided? Four free professional development sessions targeting the areas teachers tell us they need most.
When are TIAs held? Each session is held on a Friday evening from 4:00 pm to 8:30 pm. Next session begins in September.
Where is TIA held? Dominican University and Lewis University’s Oakbrook Campus.
Earn up to 4 CPDU’s for each Friday session attended. Each session provides:
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Technology Tips for the Classroom (open to all teachers)
5:00 pm – 6:15 pm Topical Workshops: 1st, 2nd, 3rd , 4th , and 5th year tracks
6:15 pm – 7:15 pm Dinner and discussion with veteran teachers and administrators
7:15 pm – 8:30 pm Topical Workshops: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th year tracks
The year-long curriculum addresses:
1st Strand: Classroom Management
2nd Strand: Differentiated Instruction
3rd Strand: Assessment and Learning
4th Strand: Pedagogical Content Knowledge
5th Strand: Culturally Responsive Pedagogy