Teaching Academies

Teaching Academies are schools that help to create a pipelines of talent by training and developing new and aspiring DPS teachers and teacher leaders. Within Teaching Academies, preservice teachers, teachers entering the profession through an alternative licensure programs, and new teachers will experience intensive coaching, mentoring, and professional learning, better preparing them for long-term careers within DPS. 

Other benefits of Teaching Academies:

• They are Title 1 schools that are examples of places where diverse learners can be successful.

• They mirror schools that most first year teachers will be hired in, therefore, providing an authentic experience for teachers in training.

• They have a number of mentor teachers that have effective ratings on LEAP.

• They are open to learning and growing at all levels from students to leaders.

• They partner closely with Central Teams to ensure alignment with district priorities.

• They offer support more personalized to your needs.