CPS Induction Program Calendar
2026-2027 School Year
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The New Teacher Induction Program includes the August New-to-CPS Orientation, a Mentor/Mentee Orientation, and seven New Teacher Seminars scheduled monthly throughout the school year. Tentative seminar topics are listed below, subject to adjustment based on the needs of the cohort. Specific agendas and resources for each session will be posted on an ongoing basis.
August 2026
New-to-CPS Orientation
August 19th, 20th & 21st
September 2026
Mentor/Mentee Orientation
September 15th or 24th (choose one!) | 4:00-5:00 PM (Virtual)
October 2026
New Teacher Seminar | Establishing Successful Classroom Communities & Learning Spaces
Please attend ONE of the following three seminar meetings:
Special Start & SCALE | Date TBD
PK to Grade 5 | Thursday, October 8th, 4:15 - 6:15 PM in the Morse School Library
Grades 6-12 | Tuesday, October 13th, 4-6 PM in the Teacher Resource Center (CRLS)
November 2026
New Teacher Seminar | Elements of Effective Lesson Design
Please attend ONE of the following three seminar meetings:
Special Start & SCALE | Date TBD
PK to Grade 5 | Thursday, November 12th, 4:15 - 6:15 PM in the Morse School Library
Grades 6-12 | Tuesday, November 17th, 4-6 PM in the Teacher Resource Center (CRLS)
January 2027
New Teacher Seminar | Mid-Year Reflection & TeachPoint Workshop
Please attend ONE of the following three seminar meetings:
Special Start & SCALE | Date TBD
PK to Grade 5 | Thursday, January 14th, 4:15 - 6:15 PM in the Morse School Library
Grades 6-12 | Tuesday, January 12th, 4-6 PM in the Teacher Resource Center (CRLS)
February 2027
New Teacher Seminar | Family Engagement
Please attend ONE of the following three seminar meetings:
Special Start & SCALE | Date TBD
PK to Grade 5 | Thursday, February 4th, 4:15 - 6:15 PM in the Morse School Library
Grades 6-12 | Tuesday, February 9th, 4-6 PM in the Teacher Resource Center (CRLS)
March 2027
New Teacher Seminar | Differentiation and Teaching All Students
Please attend ONE of the following three seminar meetings:
Special Start & SCALE | Date TBD
PK to Grade 5 | Thursday, March 11th, 4:15 - 6:15 PM in the Morse School Library
Grades 6-12 | Tuesday, March 16th, 4-6 PM in the Teacher Resource Center (CRLS)
April 2027
New Teacher Seminar | Assessment & Feedback
Please attend ONE of the following three seminar meetings:
Special Start & SCALE | Date TBD
PK to Grade 5 | Thursday, April 8th, 4:15 - 6:15 PM in the Morse School Library
Grades 6-12 | Tuesday, April 13th, 4-6 PM in the Teacher Resource Center (CRLS)
May 2027
New Teacher Seminar | Taking Stock & Looking Ahead
Please attend ONE of the following three seminar meetings:
Special Start & SCALE | Date TBD
PK to Grade 5 | Thursday, May 27th, 4:15 - 6:15 PM in the Morse School Library
Grades 6-12 | Tuesday, May 25th, 4-6 PM in the Teacher Resource Center (CRLS)
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