Owensboro Teacher Internship Program (OTIP)

Welcome to OPS! We are excited to have you on our team and for you to begin your journey as a teacher. Below are the requirements for your first year as a teacher in our district. If you have any questions, contact your building principal or one of the OTIP Coordinators (contact information at the bottom of the page).

Important Dates and Agendas:

July 29, 2025 - New Teacher Orientation and Mentor Luncheon

Interns:

September 3, 2025 - District New Teacher Meeting: "Professionalism in Teaching"

November 12, 2025 - District New Teacher Meeting: "Knowing Your Standards"

January 14, 2026 - District New Teacher Meeting: "Student Engagement"

March 18, 2026 - District New Teacher Meeting: "Staying Happy and Healthy - Work-life Balance"

Mentors:

September 4, 2025 - District Mentor Meeting

November 19, 2025 - District Mentor Meeting

January 21, 2026 - District Mentor Meeting

March 11, 2026 - District Mentor Meeting