Supporting Beginning Teachers Workshop
Des Moines, Iowa | October 6, 2026
Effectively supporting beginning teachers is crucial for retaining these valuable educators and developing expertise concerning student achievement. During this two-day, interactive, retreat-like workshop, leaders, coaches, and mentors will gain specific ways to provide emotional, physical, and instructional support for beginning teachers.
Explore specific strategies for implementing research-based mentoring traits in districts, schools, or practices and walk away ready to equip beginning teachers with the confidence and skills to thrive in their early years and beyond.
- Understand the foundational research and theory on supporting beginning teachers.
- Explore how to identify effective mentors and understand how to establish a solid foundation for mentoring relationships.
- Acquire specific strategies to provide beginning teachers with essential physical, emotional, and instructional support.
- Frame essential instructional support strategies within a common language of instruction, including how to engage in goal setting, focused practice, focused feedback, observations, and discussions of teaching.
VenueSolution Tree Iowa State Office Training Center 611 5th Avenue Suite #100 Des Moines, Iowa |
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Schedule
Agenda and speakers are subject to change.
Tuesday, October 6th
| 7:00–8:00 a.m. |
Registration and Breakfast |
| 8:00–8:45 a.m. |
Welcome, Introductions, Establishing Procedures |
| 8:45–9:30 a.m. |
Research and Background |
| 9:30–9:45 a.m. |
Break |
| 9:45–10:30 a.m. |
Understanding the Mentoring Framework |
| 10:30–11:30 a.m. |
Mentoring Behaviors |
| 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. |
Lunch (provided) |
| 12:30–1:30 p.m. |
Physical Support |
| 1:30–1:45 p.m. |
Break |
| 1:45–2:45 p.m. |
Institutional Support |
| 2:45–3:00 p.m. |
Questions, Closure, Evaluations |
Accommodations
Events reach capacity quickly. Please confirm your registration before making travel plans.
In order to receive the discounted hotel room rate, please mention Marzano Resources. After the deadline listed below, rates will be determined by the hotel. While discounted rooms in our hotel room block may be sold out, the primary hotel may still have rooms available at their standard rates. Please inquire directly with the hotel.
Parking information: Parking Garage and street parking are available.
Workshops held at the Little Rock and Des Moines Training Centers do not include a hotel room block. For your convenience, we provide a list of nearby hotels to assist with travel planning. Attendees may book accommodations directly through the hotel’s website or by calling the hotel. You are not required to stay at any of the suggested hotels. When making reservations, attendees may mention they are attending a Solution Tree or Marzano Resources workshop; however, no discounted rates are available.
If staying at the Hilton Des Moines Downtown, you can access the Training Center via the Skywalk system or by using the street-level entrance located off Fifth Avenue. Directional signage will be posted to help guide your way. For those driving in, parking is available at the City of Des Moines Public Parking Garage located at 525 Fifth Avenue. From the garage, you may access the Training Center via the Skywalk or street-level entrance.
Hotels
Suggested Hotel
Hilton Des Moines Downtown
435 Park St.
Des Moines, Iowa 50309
515.241.1456
VenueSolution Tree Iowa State Office Training Center 611 5th Avenue Suite #100 Des Moines, Iowa |
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Product code: WSL340
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You will receive a certificate of participation 6 weeks after the event concludes. Please check with your local education authority for CEU availability.
Included with your registration
Supporting Beginning Teachers, Second Edition
Support and retain your best and brightest new teachers. With the guidance of the second edition of this acclaimed book, establish programs for better beginning teacher support and professional growth. Learn tips for overwhelmed teachers and how to address high teacher burnout.
Event Journal
We’re enhancing your event experience. In addition to providing presentations in digital format, Marzano Resources is publishing retail-quality, perfect-bound notebooks expertly designed to support your learning. Any printed handouts or worksheets integrated into your sessions will continue to be provided.
