Just like April showers☔️bring flowers💐, when we are watered with collaboration and learning we grow! Learning with National Institute for Excellence in Teaching South Central Team is always focused on building educator excellence in every season☀️! TDHam08 Christina Hulin Amy Y. Gayle

.National Institute for Excellence in Teaching South-Central Team is excited to celebrate April during our team meeting as we "Hop into Learning" !🐇 #WeGrowTogether #TheNIETway Amy Y. Gayle Christina Hulin

The department is now accepting applications for the second cohort of the K-12 Special Education Teacher Registered Apprenticeship Program! Learn more at trst.in/EQnDBt.

Kids enter elementary school learning to read. By the time they’re in the third grade, they’re reading to learn. The LEARNS Act is helping students at schools like Pangburn meet that critical milestone - and it’s transforming Arkansas education for the better.

In Valley Springs determining entry points for coaching and supporting new teachers🙌. Prin. Sherrill and National Institute for Excellence in Teaching Arkansas Department of Education LTs Farmer and Wheeler are deeply invested in building excellence in teachers and students. “It starts with us the leaders!”Amy Y. Gayle TDHam08

Valley Springs HS, National Institute for Excellence in Teaching Arkansas Department of Education LT Mr. Whittaker engaged in dissecting pig hearts to understand organ function. Coaching isn’t just about pedagogy, it’s about empowering curiosity, critical thinking, and real-world science in every heartbeat. TDHam08 Amy Y. Gayle

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🚀 Excited to dive into 8th grade #LifeScience with @nietteach @arkansased LT Nikki Davidson! Today, we’re analyzing PLDs to enhance our instructional planning, ensuring every student thrives in understanding key concepts.💡 TDHam08 Amy Y. Gayle

Great to connect with Secretary Oliva at the Arkansas Department of Education today, while in AR supporting National Institute for Excellence in Teaching's EPP/HQIM training for Educator Preparation Program professionals. #NIET2025

.Wim the fun continues with Alma School District today at Alma High with a rich history and strong culture of collaboration and student support! Great day with teachers, students, and administrators!

Proud to support National Institute for Excellence in Teaching Arkansas Department of Education Lead Teachers K. King & J. Massengale in Bergman, AR as they use reflection to deepen the connection between teaching and learning—building instructional capacity and driving student growth. Leadership in action! Amy Y. Gayle TDHam08

So excited for the next group of Fellows!! Special congrats to Springdale Schools National Institute for Excellence in Teaching Arkansas Department of Education Lead Teacher Emma Clay🎉

Wish I could include ALL the pics of the phenomenal work Academics Plus ILT’s have done this week- with such a high level of reflection, they are certain to be successful! National Institute for Excellence in Teaching TDHam08 Amy Y. Gayle

NIET's Summer Institute is only 2 weeks away! Get ready to reflect for success! ✨ #NIET2025

Collaborative planning now for greater impact later, in Siloam Springs School District! 💬📚 ILTs are aligning purpose and focus for 2025–26 to strengthen instructional effectiveness and elevate student learning. Strong teams build strong classrooms. National Institute for Excellence in Teaching Amy Y. Gayle

🚀Wrapped up two powerful days with Siloam Springs ILTs—From district to classroom leadership they were fully engaged and fully invested in driving real change. They are armed with long-range plans to build capacity, sharpen instruction, and improve student outcomes. 🔥Amy Y. Gayle

The National Institute for Excellence in Teaching Arkansas Department of Education Lead Teachers were all in—partnering with leadership teams, and supporting focused ILT plans for 2025–26. All of these district leaders are leveling up using data, reflection, and collaboration. Incredible work by incredible teams! 🔥