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The New Teacher Induction program is excited to announce special summer training opportunities for educators new to MCPS. These are specifically designed to introduce new educators to the MCPS curriculum and the latest on-going assessment methods. New educators will be given strategies to create a positive classroom environment, to address diversity, and to integrate students of all abilities and learning levels (including English Language Learners) in classroom instruction. Educators hired by MCPS for the 2009/2010 school year and/or educators hired after last year’s orientation are encouraged to attend. In fact, 93.5% of the new educators who attended NEO in the last four years recommend that you attend!
August at a Glance (PDF)
NEO Flyer (PDF)
August 13, 14, and 17 (7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.)
General Sessions
Spend three days with exemplary MCPS educators learning MCPS curriculum by grade and/or subject area as well as innovative practices in teaching and learning that are applicable to students of all abilities and learning levels. The general sessions will be held at two different sites:
Pre-school and elementary classroom teachers (pre-K – grade 5) report to Rockville High School in Rockville, MD.
Middle & High school classroom teachers (grades 6 – 12) report to Paint Branch High School in Burtonsville, MD.
Educators for ALL grade levels in art/theater/dance, music, physical education, health education, secondary foreign language, speech and language, and guidance report to Paint Branch High School If you are in one of these specialized areas and have questions, please refer to the Contacts – Specialty Areas (PDF) for the name and phone number of a contact person in your specialty.
Detailed Site List (PDF)
Daily Schedule – Rockville HS (Elementary) (PDF)
Daily Schedule – Paint Branch HS (Secondary) (PDF)
Directions to Sites (PDF)
August 18 (7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.)
Special Education Session
New Special Education teachers only report for an additional day of training on Tuesday, August 18th at Paint Branch High School in Burtonsville. For questions, contact Kathrine Lertora, Department of Special Education Services, 301-517-3837.
August 19 (7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.)
Information Fair & Workshops
All new educators are invited to attend the Information Fair & Workshop Day at Paint Branch High School. Representatives from MCPS and outside vendors will be on hand to showcase their programs and services at an open house for new employees. Staff will be available to explain important MCPS policies and resources; to help you understand your rights and benefits; to answer your questions; and to help you complete the forms that you received in your hiring packet. FORMS MAY BE RETURNED AT THE INFORMATION FAIR.
There will be special workshops running throughout the day on topics of interest to new educators. New educators may attend up to four workshops during the day. Topics will include classroom management, grading & reporting, employee benefits, inclusion, special education, English language learners, MCPS online, parent communication, middle school reform, technology, organization & time management, cultural proficiency, ethics & professionalism, transitioning to the work world, getting back into the classroom, teacher leadership, health & wellness, co-teaching, and more. Information Fair Flyer
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