CPS Induction Program Calendar
2025-2026 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 2025
New-to-CPS Orientation
August 20th, 21st & 22nd
September 2025
Mentor/Mentee Orientation
September 16th or 25th (choose one!) | 4:30-5:30 PM (Virtual)
October 2025
New Teacher Seminar | Routines and Relationships
Please attend ONE of the following three seminar meetings:
Special Start & SCALE | Date and time TBA
PK to Grade 5 | Thursday, October 16th, 4:15 - 6:15 PM in the Morse School Library
Grades 6-12 | Tuesday, October 21st, 4-6 PM in the Teacher Resource Center (CRLS)
November 2025
New Teacher Seminar | Elements of Effective Lesson Design
Please attend ONE of the following three seminar meetings:
Special Start & SCALE | Date and time TBA
PK to Grade 5 | Thursday, November 13th, 4:15 - 6:15 PM in the Morse School Library
Grades 6-12 | Tuesday, November 18th, 4-6 PM in the Teacher Resource Center (CRLS)
January 2026
New Teacher Seminar | Mid-Year Check-In & TeachPoint Workshop
Please attend ONE of the following three seminar meetings:
Special Start & SCALE | Date and time TBA
PK to Grade 5 | Thursday, January 15th, 4:15 - 6:15 PM in the Morse School Library
Grades 6-12 | Tuesday, January 13th, 4-6 PM in the Teacher Resource Center (CRLS)
February 2026
New Teacher Seminar | Family Engagement
Please attend ONE of the following three seminar meetings:
Special Start & SCALE | Date and time TBA
PK to Grade 5 | Thursday, February 5th, 4:15 - 6:15 PM in the Morse School Library
Grades 6-12 | Tuesday, February 3rd, 4-6 PM in the Teacher Resource Center (CRLS)
March 2026
New Teacher Seminar | Differentiation and Teaching All Students
Please attend ONE of the following three seminar meetings:
Special Start & SCALE | Date and time TBA
PK to Grade 5 | Thursday, March 12th, 4:15 - 6:15 PM in the Morse School Library
Grades 6-12 | Tuesday, March 10th, 4-6 PM in the Teacher Resource Center (CRLS)
April 2026
New Teacher Seminar | Assessment & Feedback
Please attend ONE of the following three seminar meetings:
Special Start & SCALE | Date and time TBA
PK to Grade 5 | Thursday, April 9th, 4:15 - 6:15 PM in the Morse School Library
Grades 6-12 | Tuesday, April 14th, 4-6 PM in the Teacher Resource Center (CRLS)
May 2025
New Teacher Seminar | Taking Stock & Looking Ahead
Please attend ONE of the following three seminar meetings:
Special Start & SCALE | Date and time TBA
PK to Grade 5 | Thursday, May 14th, 4:15 - 6:15 PM in the Morse School Library
Grades 6-12 | Tuesday, May 12th, 4-6 PM in the Teacher Resource Center (CRLS)
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