Summer Series- GROW Beginning Teacher Series

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Occurs
Tuesday, August 05, 2025 09:00 AM - Wednesday, August 06, 2025 03:00 PM
Audience
Beginning Teachers
Location
Pendleton IMESD
Lodgepole Conference Room
2001 SW Nye Ave
Pendleton, OR 97801
Registration
Event Capacity: 50 (46 Seats Remaining)
Event Details

G.R.O.W. Beginning Teacher Series

Two-Day Workshop | 9:00am – 3:00pm | 10 PDUs

Lunch on your own from 12:00pm – 1:00pm


Kick off your teaching career with clarity, confidence, and community! The G.R.O.W. Beginning Teacher Series is a two-day immersive learning experience designed to equip educators in their first three years with the essential tools and strategies to launch a successful school year.

Developed by IMESD instructional coaches, this dynamic training blends foundational learning with hands-on planning time. Across two engaging days, you’ll participate in interactive sessions, collaborative discussions, and practical workshops.

Day 1

  1. Establishing Meaningful Rules & Routines
  2. Building Strong Relationships
  3. Designing Your Classroom with Purpose
  4. Creating a Positive Classroom Environment
  5. Effective Communication
  6. Setting Goals for a Strong Start

Day 2

  1. Lesson Planning
  2. Mapping Your Instructional Calendar
  3. Planning for the Unexpected: Sub Plans that Work
  4. Understanding IEPs & 504s
  5. Differentiation Strategies for All Learners

Embedded topics throughout both days include:

  1. engagement strategies
  2. digital tools
  3. movement and brain breaks

By the end of this two-day experience, you’ll walk away with a personalized blueprint for success—ready to implement with confidence as the new school year begins.

Ongoing support continues throughout the year with access to instructional coach classroom visits, learning walks, and personalized coaching. Whether you’re brand new to the classroom or transitioning into a new role, G.R.O.W. offers the foundation, tools, and support to help you thrive.

***If you have any questions regarding the schedule please email ayla.olson@imesd.k12.or.us


What is GROW?

Rooted in best practices, this training opportunity will grow beginning teachers through their first three years of teaching. This will include in-person gatherings, classroom visits, and learning walks. Additional supports; such as one-on-one coaching and coaching cycles can also be requested throughout the year. The G.R.O.W. Series is designed by the IMESD instructional coaches with the vision of helping you GROW as a beginning teacher: 

G- set GOALS for your year and celebrate your successes

R - REVIEW your classroom management plan, teaching and learning strategies

O-ORGANIZE your classroom space and communication tools

W- WORKSHOP and collaborate with other beginning teachers