“It’s been rewarding to attempt to create an environment that is stable, structured and rewarding to my students socially and academically. We have a chance for greater impact here than anywhere else.”

-2007 teachNOLA Teacher

Information Sessions

As you consider applying to teachNOLA, we encourage you to attend one of our regularly-scheduled Information Sessions. Although not required for the application process, Information Sessions give candidates a chance to learn more about this rare opportunity to be an agent of educational reform.

Information Sessions are particularly useful for those who have general questions about the program or for those who may be unsure about applying. If you are interested in participating, we ask that you read this website carefully before attending to familiarize yourself with the basic components of the program.

The format of an Information Session includes a brief overview of the program, a question & answer period with a teachNOLA staff member, and when possible, presentations by current, experienced New Orleans teacher(s) or school administrator(s) and other experts on post-Katrina New Orleans. Information Sessions usually last for about one hour. Information Sessions will take place at different times and locations as well as via conference call throughout our recruitment season

Please note that due to limited capacity, teachNOLA is unable to guarantee that all candidates will have the opportunity to attend an Information Session. Therefore, we encourage interested individuals to sign up early. If space is not currently available, please be patient and check back often for newly-scheduled dates.

Please check back for more information regarding Information Session dates and times for both our Mid-Year Cohort and Summer 2009 Teaching Fellows Program.