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2026 Institute for New Teachers: Atlanta

Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at 12:30 PM (EDT) to Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 4:30 PM (EDT)
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The first few years of teaching in an independent school can be challenging. The SAIS Institute for New Teachers provides guidance, support, and the opportunity to practice planning and instructional skills with a small peer group led by an experienced independent school educator. Immediate, constructive feedback on demonstration lessons allows attendees to practice their craft in a supportive setting. This 3-day program offers practical hands-on strategies and information unique to the culture and setting of an independent school. New teachers leave this workshop empowered to create and facilitate inspired learning experiences, partner with parents, and find their place in the school community.

Virtual Cohort

As a graduate of the Institute for New Teachers, you’re invited to join a virtual cohort that meets throughout the school year. Learn more.

Eligibility 
  • While content is geared toward teachers with less than 3 years of full-time K-12 experience, anyone is welcome to attend if they or their supervisor feel the content is appropriate.
  • Teachers with experience in a public school setting are also eligible for the 2026 Institute for New Teachers: Public to Private, an online asynchronous onboarding course designed for educators transitioning from public schools. The content provides a structural and cultural road map of the independent school sector. Participants will explore the unique experience, governance, collaborative norms, and family partnership models that define the independent school environment through five learning modules. Course time approximately 14-16 hours.
Registration
  • Through May 1: Members $975 | Non-members $1,109
  • Through June 1: Members $1,075 | Non-members $1,209
  • Through July 1: Members $1,175 | Non-members $1,309
  • Through July 15: Members $1,275 | Non-members $1,409
  • After July 15: Members $1,475 | Non-members $1,609

HOTEL RESERVATIONS:  

Hotel Indigo Atlanta - Vinings Galleria

  • Group rate: $140/night
  • Cut-off date: June 29 (or earlier if the block is full)  
  • Reservation link here

If you receive an error message or if the block is full, please contact info@sais.org.

NOTE: Neither SAIS nor the hotel will call you to make reservations over the phone. Occasionally unauthorized third parties may attempt to coordinate your reservations. Please use only the link provided to secure your reservation directly with the host hotel.
Meals

The following meals are included with registration:

  • Wednesday: breakfast, lunch
  • Thursday: breakfast, lunch

Snacks & beverages are provided daily.

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