2026-2027 Beyond New Teacher Academy

Beginning Aug. 12, 2026

8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

Sourcewell

This training brings teachers together to receive professional development, standards work, collaboration, and coaching.

Date: Beginning Aug. 12, 2026

Time:

8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

Location:

Sourcewell

Cost:

Free to schools in the five-county service area; Lunch is provided

This training is partially funded with a grant from the Minnesota Department of Education using federal funding, CFDA 84.027A, Special Education – Grants to States.

Prerequisites: None

CEUs: Teacher CEU

Learning objectives:

Explore content standards and apply strategies for more effective teaching practices.
Reflect on practices.
Collaborate and receive professional development based on the needs of their learners.

Description:

Beyond NTA is designed to support teachers in years 2, 3, and beyond! The sessions will be structured around standards, procedures, and fostering collaboration with other regional teachers. There will be 4 professional development days at Sourcewell and 3 individual coaching days in their classroom. Content will be presented, collaboratively discussed and applied to lesson planning for use in their classrooms. Attendees will have the opportunity to take Catalyst Whole Group Classroom Leadership Day 1 and attend Catalyst Live.

About the leader:

Sourcewell education consultants Julie Benson and Jen McLachlan will lead this training. Together the presenters have 50+ years of experience in education in both secondary and elementary schools.

Event Registration

Registration deadline: July 29, 2026

Check-in: 8 a.m.

Questions: education@sourcewell-mn.gov