The New England Institute for Teacher Education

The New England Institute for Teacher Education Founded in 2011 by Maine Educators, NEI provides quality professional development for all educators.

Helping Educators to Help Students to Succeed in the 21st Century ...

Before the first student walks into the classroom, the pencils are already sharpened.Not because anyone requires it, but...
05/29/2026

Before the first student walks into the classroom, the pencils are already sharpened.

Not because anyone requires it, but because teachers know that small moments matter. A forgotten pencil. A quiet check-in. A snack drawer for students who come to school hungry. The careful adjustment that helps one child feel safe enough to participate.

So much of teaching happens in these invisible moments of care, the ones that never appear in a lesson plan but shape whether students feel seen, supported, and ready to learn.

Our newest blog reflects on the emotional labor of teaching and the quiet ways educators create the conditions for learning every single day.

Read more: https://newenglandinstitute.org/schools-are-full-of-invisible-care/

Summer offers educators something rare: a small shift in pace. A chance to step outside the urgency of the school year a...
05/21/2026

Summer offers educators something rare: a small shift in pace. A chance to step outside the urgency of the school year and reconnect with the ideas, creativity, and sense of purpose that first drew them to this work.

With that spirit in mind, registration is now open for our 6-Week Summer 2026 Online Semester, running July 6 – August 16.

This summer’s courses explore topics deeply connected to today’s classrooms, including Artificial Intelligence, Neurodiversity, Literacy, Multilingual Learners (ESOL), Arts Integration, Music Creation and Songwriting, Teaching the Holocaust, The Democratic Classroom, and many more opportunities for meaningful professional growth.

Designed for the realities of educators’ lives, our asynchronous online courses combine flexibility with thoughtful, authentic learning experiences led by experienced instructors who value reflection, curiosity, creativity, and practical insight. Participants earn 4.5 CEUs (45 contact hours) accepted by the Maine Department of Education (and many other states) toward recertification.

Summer professional learning can be more than checking a box. It can be an opportunity to rediscover inspiration, deepen your practice, and return to the classroom with renewed perspective and energy.

Thank you, always, for the care and dedication you bring to students and communities every day.

Learn more and register today
🌟 www.newenglandinstitute.org/courses

There’s a lot about teaching that can’t be measured.It lives in small moments...a student lingering after class,a questi...
05/05/2026

There’s a lot about teaching that can’t be measured.

It lives in small moments...
a student lingering after class,
a question that opens something up,
a day that didn’t go as planned, but you showed up again anyway.

Those moments don’t always feel like progress.
But they matter.

They’re often what students carry with them long after they’ve left your classroom
This week (and every week), we're saying thank you,
for the visible work, and the invisible work, too.

—The New England Institute

What does it feel like when professional development actually works?For many educators, it’s not about the materials or ...
04/20/2026

What does it feel like when professional development actually works?

For many educators, it’s not about the materials or the format, it’s about whether the learning connects to real classrooms, and whether there’s time to reflect, apply, and return to it.

In our latest blog, we look at what research says about effective professional learning and why structure and flexibility matter just as much as content.

If you’ve ever left a PD session wondering why it didn’t stick, this might resonate.

Read our full blog here ⬇️
https://newenglandinstitute.org/when-professional-development-actually-works/

Looking to better support gifted learners in your classroom?This spring, join Grace S. Jacobs for a course focused on id...
03/24/2026

Looking to better support gifted learners in your classroom?

This spring, join Grace S. Jacobs for a course focused on identifying and teaching gifted students, including those from underrepresented populations. You’ll explore practical strategies, curriculum design, and best practices you can use right away.

✓ Identify gifted learners from all populations
✓ Evidence-based teaching strategies
✓ Curriculum design for advanced learners
✓ Approved for Maine Endorsement 690 (GT)

💬 “I learned more about myself as a learner in her class than any continued education class… She is an amazing instructor, and I hope to have her again.”

📅 April 13 – June 21, 2026
Learn more and register here!
https://newenglandinstitute.org/course/ede-527-educating-gifted-and-talented-learners/

How do you teach every child when every child learns differently?Every student deserves a teacher who understands them. ...
03/19/2026

How do you teach every child when every child learns differently?

Every student deserves a teacher who understands them. This spring, learn how to create truly inclusive classrooms where students with exceptional needs thrive.

Led by Dr. Patricia McDaid, this course prepares educators to:
✓ Understand special education law (IDEA, Section 504, RTI)
✓ Master practical strategies for inclusive teaching
✓ Collaborate effectively with specialists, families & colleagues

This course fulfills a State of Maine requirement for teacher and administrator certification and is also offered for recertification.

📅 April 13 - June 21, 2026

Learn more and register ⬇️
https://newenglandinstitute.org/course/edsn-525-teaching-the-exceptional-child-in-the-regular-classroom-2/

Every educator needs to understand this: trauma shapes how children learn, connect, and grow.This spring, we're offering...
03/10/2026

Every educator needs to understand this: trauma shapes how children learn, connect, and grow.

This spring, we're offering a transformative course designed specifically for teachers, special education specialists, school counselors, and administrators who want to make a real difference.

Led by expert instructor Jenna Goldstein-Walsh, you'll learn:
✓ How trauma impacts child development and learning
✓ How to identify stress responses and trauma triggers
✓ Research-backed strategies to build student resilience
✓ Evidence-based interventions that minimize harm

💬 “Jenna was an amazing instructor who provided thoughtful, valuable feedback on every assignment. I learned so much from this course.” — Past participant

📅 April 13 – June 21, 2026
💡 Learn more and register:
https://newenglandinstitute.org/course/edpo-579-when-trauma-comes-to-school-2/

We ask educators to create belonging for students every day. But when adults in schools don’t experience that same sense...
03/04/2026

We ask educators to create belonging for students every day. But when adults in schools don’t experience that same sense of connection, it affects morale, retention, and the sustainability of good teaching.

In our latest blog, we explore what research tells us about adult school culture and how schools can move beyond individual “self-care” toward shared responsibility, trust, and meaningful connection.

Read the full blog here ⬇️
https://newenglandinstitute.org/why-teachers-need-belonging-too/

As the days grow longer, spring reminds us that meaningful growth happens gradually through reflection, curiosity, and c...
02/13/2026

As the days grow longer, spring reminds us that meaningful growth happens gradually through reflection, curiosity, and care. We’re excited to share that our Spring 2026 online courses are now open for registration!

Whether you’re looking to dive into the world of AI, support students through trauma-informed practice, or find your rhythm with songwriting in the classroom, we have a course for you.

What’s in store for you:
✨ 4.5 CEUs (45 contact hours) accepted by the Maine DOE toward recertification
✨ Fully asynchronous/online to fit your busy schedule.
✨ A supportive community that values your well-being.

📅 Dates: April 13 – June 21, 2026

🌷Learn more and join our email list here
https://conta.cc/4rHIwsl

Winter semester starts soon! ❄️Our Winter 2026 courses begin next Monday, January 19, and there’s still time to register...
01/15/2026

Winter semester starts soon! ❄️

Our Winter 2026 courses begin next Monday, January 19, and there’s still time to register!

Join a flexible, online learning community built for educators - full of reflection, collaboration, and practical ideas you can use right away. Earn 4.5 CEUs and reconnect with your love of teaching alongside peers across Maine and beyond.

Learn more and register today!
🌟https://newenglandinstitute.org/courses/

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