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LPS ElevatED: Building a Strong Foundation
LPS ElevatED: Building a Strong Foundation
The Building a Strong Foundation course is designed to help educators new to LPS learn about the district’s programming, curriculum, and instructional materials. This course provides an opportunity to explore the curriculum, educators will plan and teach while engaging in professional learning sessions tailored to their specific role. These sessions are led by district leaders who will support staff throughout their first year in LPS.
This course is required within the first year of employment for all certificated employees who are new to LPS or returning after an absence of up to three years if the course has not already been taken. It is also available to current staff members who are transitioning to a new grade level or position.
Since this is a requirement in reaching permanent status, attendance is required. Staff who are not in attendance for any reason will need to work with their session facilitator to make up missed content.
Who is required to attend?
Who is required to attend?
New to LPS
New to LPS
Any certificated staff member who is newly hired to Lincoln Public Schools.
Year 1 Session: REQUIRED
Returning to LPS
Returning to LPS
Any certificated staff member who was previously employed by Lincoln Public Schools and has since been rehired.
Year 1 Session: OPTIONAL
if returning to LPS 0-3 Years
*If not previously taken, REQUIRED
Year 1 Session: REQUIRED
if returning to LPS 4+ Years
Changing Level/Position
Changing Level/Position
Optional, if staff would like to attend, they are welcome.
Year 1 Session: OPTIONAL
Mid Years Hires
Mid Years Hires
Certificated staff hired mid year are welcome to attend starting mid-year, yet will take during first full year of employment.
Year 1 Session: REQUIRED
Dates and Times for All Classes
Dates and Times for All Classes
August 26, 2026 from 4:15-6:15
September 30, 2026 from 4:15-6:15
October 28, 2026 from 4:15-6:15
November 18, 2026 from 4:15-6:15
January 27, 2027 from 4:15-6:15
February 24, 2027 from 4:15-6:15
March 31, 2027 from 4:15-6:15
April 28, 2027 from 4:15-6:15
How to Register for Courses
How to Register for Courses
Go to the LPS Professional Learning Online Catalog.
Find your course number in the table below. If you have questions about which course to choose, reach out to your curricular area lead.
Sign up for this year's section. Decide if you want to take the course for salary advancement or simply for tenure completion. For information on Salary Advancement, go to the Salary Advancement page.
If you miss a session due to illness or other conflict, you will be expected to makeup the missed session. Please reach out to your course facilitator for makeup work directions.
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