Date: September 14, 2026 – April 5, 2027

New Teacher Networking: New teachers. New connections. New learning. Stronger together.

Starting a new teaching journey? Wether you’re a newly hired or first-year teacher, you don’t have to figure it all out alone! Join us for the 2026-2027 “New Teacher Networking!” This isn’t just professional development—it’s an opportunity to meet people, learn together, and build relationships that can support you throughout your first year in education and beyond!

Expect to: Connect with other new and first-year teachers, build a supportive professional network. Learn practical teaching strategies and classroom practices. Share questions, challenges, successes, and ideas. Build relationship that can last throughout your teaching.

Kick Off Dinner on 9/14/26 @ BHS ROE, Atkinson IL — 4:00PM – 7:00PM

ZOOM meetings: 10/19/26, 11/16/26, 1/11/27, 2/8/27, 3/8/27 & 4/5/27 — 3:30PM – 4:30PM

Participants must attend ALL sessions to earn full credit.

Audience: New Teachers (First Year Teachers, Non-Tenured Teachers or Teachers in a New Teaching Position)

Presenter: Dara Carr

Location: Bureau, Henry, Stark Regional Office of Education #28. Atkinson, IL

Professional Development Hours:  9

Cost: $175.00