Welcome to the Post-Program Support Community
A three-year commitment to your growth, connection, and success as an educator
Post-Program Support (PPS) is Nevada Forward’s™ way of standing with you beyond your apprenticeship. Beginning in year two of your apprenticeship and continuing for two years after you complete the program, PPS helps you navigate the early years of teaching with confidence, clarity, and community.
Growth
Continued learning through relevant, accessible resources
Connection
Building strong professional and peer relationships
Reflection
Space to process challenges and share strategies
Engagement
Staying active in a sustainable educator community
What You’ll Get
The Post-Program Support Initiative was designed to ensure that new educators don’t just step into their classrooms prepared—they thrive once they’re there. These supports were cultivated in collaboration with experienced educators, district leaders, and alumni, creating a responsive network that empowers new teachers to grow in confidence, skill, and impact.
Resource Hub
Digital tools, templates, and guides to support your planning, instruction, and classroom management
Curated Professional Development
A menu of high-quality, flexible PD options to meet your year 2 requirement and to support your learning
Quarterly PPS Newsletter
Updates, resources, event reminders, and alumni spotlights
Community Events
In-person, virtual, and online spaces to stay connected with peers across Nevada
Data & Feedback Loops
Annual surveys and optional alumni focus groups to share your voice and shape the program’s future
Teacher FastTrack Retain
Access resources from the Public Education Foundation to help keep you thriving in the profession
Professional Development at-a-Glance
YEAR 1
Apprentice
Apprentices complete university coursework and participate in Educators LEAD, the in-program professional development series.
Year 2
Apprentice
Apprentices teach full time and begin Post-Program Supports, with a requirement to track 100 hours of professional development (50 hours job-embedded PD and 50 hours supplemental PD)
Year 3
Alumni
Nevada Forward™ Alumni maintain access to NV Forward PD, resources, and community events, with no tracking requirement
Year 4
Alumni
Nevada Forward™ Alumni maintain access to NV Forward PD, resources, and community events, with no tracking requirement
We collaborate with several state and local organizations to provide support to apprentices during the program and beyond. The partners listed below offer services and opportunities that can help apprentices meet their Post-Program Support (PPS) requirements. While we encourage students to take advantage of these resources, participation in any specific offering is entirely optional.
