Learning to Soar in Lindbergh

Today, new teachers wrapped up their new teacher orientation, earning their wings and soaring into the start of the school year.

In addition to learning the nuts and bolts of the district, new teachers participated in professional development sessions focused on student learning and engagement.  Check out some strategies used to model active and engaging learning.

Given a task the task of shooting cotton balls as far as possible, teachers use the materials provided to come to a solution.

A Quiz Quiz Trade activity gives new teachers a chance to discuss how to react in challenging communication scenarios.

Kahoot to show what they know!

Teachers write letters to themselves about priorities in their first year in Lindbergh.  These letters will be delivered to them in January as a motivator for 2nd semester.

At the conclusion of NTO, teachers participate in an "inside outside circle" rotating among partners to summarize their learning and reflect on needs as a first year teacher in Lindbergh.

We welcome this outstanding group of educators to Lindbergh.  I can't wait to see how they soar through their first year here.