June Jump Start

Friday, June 14, 2024

New teachers will start at their respective schools from 9:00-11:00.  New teachers will travel to Bingham Middle School - 1656 S Speck Rd, Independence, MO 64057 for lunch and a district-wide presentation.

New Teacher Academy

New Teacher Academy will be held at Truman High School - 3301 S Noland Rd, Independence, MO 64055.  Breakfast will be served from 7:45-8:15 each morning.  Learning sessions run from 8:30-3:30 each day, with lunch provided.  Photos for ID badges will be taken during New Teacher Academy.

Tuesday, August 6, 2024

Wednesday, August 7, 2024

Thursday, August 8, 2024

Mandatory Follow Up Sessions (1st and 2nd year teachers)

New Teacher Academy Follow-Up Sessions will be held at Central Office at 201 N Forest Avenue, Independence, MO 64050.  Attendance is mandatory for first and second year teachers.  If you do not attend, your paycheck will be docked.

Tuesday, September 12, 2023 - Secondary 3:45-5:00, Elementary 5:00-6:15

Tuesday, October 10, 2023 - Virtual - HS & Bridger 2:45-4:00, Elem, Bingham, Pioneer, Nowlin 4:45-5:30

Tuesday, January 9, 2024 - Secondary 3:45-5:00, Elementary 5:00-6:15

Tuesday, March 26, 2024 - HS & Bridger 2:45-4:00, Elem, Bingham, Pioneer, Nowlin 4:45-5:30

SPED Mandatory Follow Up Sessions (additional for 1st & 2nd year teachers)

SPED New Teacher Academy Follow-Up Sessions will be held at Central Office at 201 N Forest Avenue, Independence, MO 64050.  

Wednesday, September 27, 2023 - 4:45-6:00

Wednesday, October 25, 2023 - 4:45-6:00

Thursday, November 16, 2023 - 4:45-6:00

Wednesday, December 13, 2023 - 4:45-6:00