We improve teacher effectiveness.

We offer consistent, individualized coaching aligned to personal growth and professional development.

Who are we?

The NC NTSP is a leader in university-based induction support through the belief in and practice of transformative, intentional coaching to increase student achievement by improving beginning teacher effectiveness and retention.

NC NTSP DATA SUMMIT

An opportunity to share current and historical collection of data pertaining to the experiences of early career teachers enrolled in the North Carolina New Teacher Support Program.

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What do our partners, teachers, and coaches say about us?

“As a beginning teacher the one-on-one support was wonderful and provided me with specific feedback. The feedback I received allowed me to implement new practices in my classroom that allowed for maximum student engagement.” – Teacher

“Beginning teachers have been more prepared for instruction and in their ability to build relationships and implement good behavior management techniques.” - District BT Coordinator

“My coach is great; she always makes herself available to me for the littlest questions I have. She always provides me with new ideas and methodology to further skills that I already possess. It is nice to have someone who teaches me as well as listens to me when I need to run something by her.” - Teacher

“Words can’t express the appreciation our school has for the NC NTSP. Our teachers have received high quality support & guidance through the service & leadership of our Coach. We value the contributions of the program as they ensure the success of new teachers to the profession. As a principal, having a non evaluative third party assist beginning teachers across a broad scope -curriculum, instruction, classroom management – truly helps nurture & build teacher capacity.”
- Principal, ECU Region

Our Core Services

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COACHING

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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

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INSTRUCTIONAL INSTITUTE

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Spring Into Engagement: Trying Something New to Impact Student Learning

By Bradley Sasser | March 7, 2023

The early winter months of a school year tend to zap the energy out of teachers and students alike. Many school calendars have fewer breaks in the weeks between the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday and Spring Break. It is during this time that we find ourselves settled into a steady routine of planning, instruction,…

Classroom Conversations: ‘If we invest in our people, they’ll stay;’ Statewide program helping keep new teachers in the profession

By Beth Edwards | January 17, 2023

SNOW HILL, N.C. (WNCT) – Across the country, highly qualified teachers are leaving the classroom. Many of them leave after only a couple years of teaching. “It’s not just here, it’s everywhere, everyone, people, teachers are like ‘ehh, it’s just too hard,’ and yes, it is a hard job, but our babies need us,” said…

Overcoming the Winter Blues: Keeping Students Engaged

By Todd Stephan | January 15, 2023

Overcoming the Winter Blues: Keeping Students Engaged Reflect – Appreciate the Good and Revise What Needs Fixing At approximately the midpoint of the school year, find time to reflect on your current reality. You care about your students and their academic success. Your patience may have been tested during the 1st half of the school…