NTE: Support
The Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE) supports school systems with a comprehensive teacher induction program that serves as a pathway for novice teachers to experience teacher socialization and collaboration, and develop the skills and knowledge needed to be successful in the classroom. The New Teacher Experience includes affinity groups, working with a trained, carefully selected mentor throughout the year, and studying pedagogical skills and content knowledge through professional learning modules. These supports will help new teachers build confidence in their abilities to instruct students and manage classrooms. This program will assist school systems to either develop a new teacher induction program or strengthen an existing induction program.
The LDOE offers quarterly support calls to assist school systems in implementing the New Teacher Experience. Additional details can be found in the NTE support document.