NYSAIS Beginning Teachers Institute (BTI)
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The Beginning Teacher Institute (BTI) is designed for first- or second-year teachers and assistant teachers, or teachers new to independent schools. The experience is highlighted by small group discussions led by a staff of experienced teachers and facilitators, along with videotaping of sample lessons by participants.
Details
- Full-day in-person sessions — Fri, Oct 23, 2026 (past)
- Monthly virtual sessions are on the following dates, from — Mon, Nov 16, 2026 | 4:30 – 6:00 PM
- Virtual Day #2, mentor check-in — Mon, Dec 14, 2026 | 4:30 – 6:00 PM
- Virtual Day #3, Whole Group: Video Lesson Mini Workshop… — Mon, Jan 11, 2027 | 4:30 – 6:00 PM
- Virtual Day #4, mentor check-in — Mon, Feb 22, 2027 | 4:30 – 6:00 PM
Who it's for
Topics
Dates
- Friday, October 23, 2026 – Opening Day, in-person meeting at Ethical Culture, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., with an hour lunch break, and an optional evening event for participants to share appetizers/drinks at a local bar.
- Friday, April 16, 2027 – Closing Day, in-person meeting at Trevor Day School, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., with an hour lunch break.
Fees
- Members: $780
- Non-members: $880
Staff in 2026-27
Kyle Anderson, BTI co-leader, is the Lower School Computer Science Teacher and Makerspace Coordinator at the Trevor Day School. She has a wealth of experience in lower school classrooms, especially around incorporating diversity, equity and inclusion themes and differentiated curriculum for our youngest learners.
Descriptions on this page were excerpted from NYSAIS's own published materials.