New Educator Orientation

Welcome!

The Induction program will include several different ways in which you will receive support, including site-based mentors and monthly opportunities to meet with and learn from others. The program will begin with New Educator Orientation, Wednesday, August 6, through Friday, August 8, 2025.  Orientation will take place at the Dr. James A. Forrest Career and Technology Center and your school-site location.

In addition, we will offer optional professional development with our Conditional Teacher Boot Camp and Special Education Teacher Boot Camp on August 11-12, 2025.

Orientation Sessions

The district-wide support starts with New Educator Orientation on August 6-8, 2025. This three-day event is a required professional development program that includes the opportunity to meet the superintendent, content supervisors, and other central office staff who are available to answer questions and share information. During this time, you will also be provided time at your school site to meet your administration, your mentor, and have time to prepare your classroom and curriculum.

• Wednesday-Friday, August 6-8, 2025, 8:00 AM through 3:30 PM
• Day 1: August 6, 2025, at your School Site
• Day 2 & 3: August 7-8, 2025, at the Dr. James A. Forrest Career and Technology Center
• Dress: Business casual
• Bring your SMCPS-Issued laptop and iPad (This will be issued to you during summer intake sessions hosted by Human Resources)

Monthly Induction Seminar Sessions

As part of ongoing professional learning, SMCPS hosts monthly in-person sessions on the first Wednesday of each month from September through May. Most sessions are hosted at  the Dr. James A. Forrest Career and Technology Center, and participants will receive invitations through their SMCPS Google Calendar.

For additional information, please contact Dr. Heather Husk at hlhusk@smcps.org.