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Anchin Center Launches New Teacher Network: Foundations for Flourishing

September 10, 2024
Tampa, Florida

The David C. Anchin Center for the Advancement of Teaching has launched an exciting professional learning series titled Foundations for Flourishing: A Professional Learning Network for New Teachers. Designed to provide critical support to early-career educators, this program fosters a collaborative and nurturing environment for teachers to tackle the unique challenges they face in their first years of teaching.

The network, which meets every three weeks, brings together educators from Hillsborough County Schools, Pasco County Schools, and beyond. Over the course of six sessions, participants engage in collective problem-solving, professional learning, and the cultivation of instructional, emotional, and social support systems. Each meeting runs for two hours, offering an opportunity for teachers to reflect, grow, and build connections with their peers.

“Starting out as a new teacher can feel isolating and overwhelming,” said one participant. “This network has helped me feel supported and equipped with strategies to succeed in my classroom.”

Throughout the series, the group has tackled critical topics such as building strong relationships with students, addressing the challenges of teaching in Title I schools, maintaining high expectations, interpreting growth and achievement data, and lesson planning with Florida’s educational standards. These discussions are practical and action-oriented, ensuring that teachers leave each session with tools and strategies they can implement immediately.

The Anchin Center is already planning to launch a new cohort of Foundations for Flourishing next fall, expanding the program to reach even more new teachers. Details about the upcoming cohort will be announced soon.

The Anchin Center remains committed to empowering educators at every stage of their career. By fostering networks like Foundations for Flourishing, the center is helping to build a stronger foundation for teaching excellence across Tampa Bay and beyond.

For more information about this program or other professional learning opportunities, stay tuned for updates or contact the David C. Anchin Center. Together, we can ensure our teachers have the support they need to thrive in their classrooms and beyond.