Building, growing, & leading:
5-Year Induction Plan
HCS New Teacher induction is a process designed to support and assist new teachers in developing the knowledge, skills, and competencies they need to be successful in the classroom. It allows new educators and opportunity to participate in comprehensive, sustainable, and ongoing professional development as we build teachers and grow leaders. The goal of teacher induction is to provide a supportive environment for new teachers and counselors, so they can build their confidence and competence, and ultimately improve their effectiveness.
Our program involves a range of activities, such as mentoring, professional development, and networking opportunities. Mentoring pairs new teachers with experienced teachers who provide guidance and support on various aspects of teaching while professional development opportunities may include workshops, conferences, and training sessions. Overall, the aim of our program is to provide new teachers with the resources, support, and professional development they need to succeed in the classroom and positively impact student learning.
HCS 5-Year Induction Plan Model
First, second, and third-year teachers have the opportunity to learn and grow through our New Teacher Conventions, where you will Convene with INTENTION. Conventions focus on providing strategies and techniques in the areas of classroom management; climate and culture; curriculum, instruction, and assessment; and instructional technology that are immediately implementable in the classroom.
Fourth and fifth year teachers participate in our teacher leadership series: Leading From Where You Are. These sessions focus on professional learning, collaboration, communication and leadership
The HCS Induction Plan includes five years of professional development. First, second, and third-year teachers participate in New Teacher Conventions where they Convene with INTENTION as they learn and grow with their colleagues as they develop their teacher identity. A Convention is a full-day conference with four concurrent sessions on classroom management, climate and culture, curriculum, instruction, and assessment.
Year 1 Teacher Cohort (24-25)
Google Classroom
Monthly Newsletters
New Teacher Wakelet
Convention Details for 1st Year Brand New Teacher Convention (3 days-A, B, C Days)
ODU Penn Center
Tue. Oct 1, Wed. Oct 2, or Thurs. Oct. 3
Sped Teacher Only: Tue. Oct. 8
Tue. Dec 10, Wed. Dec 11, or Thur Dec 12
Sped Teachers Only: Tue. Dec 3
Tue. Feb 25, Wed. Feb 26, or Thur Feb 27
Sped Teachers Only: Thur Feb 6
NTI TL Year 1 Sessions Year 2 Teacher Cohort (23-24)
Google Classroom
Year 2 Peer Walks and Videotaping (get your copy from Classroom)
Convention Details for 2nd Year Teachers Convention (2 days-A, B, or C Days)
Location: ODU Penn Center
Tue. Nov 12, Wed. Nov 13, or Thur. Nov 14
Sped Teachers Only: Tue. Nov 19
Tue. Mar 18, Wed. Mar 19, or Thur. Mar 20
Sped Teachers Only: Tue Mar 11
NTI TL Year 2 Sessions Year 3 Teacher Cohort (22-23)
Google Classroom
Book Study - What Great Teachers do Differently
Convention Details for 3rd Year Teachers Convention 2 days
(Day 1 Choice sessions, Day 2 Teacher Leadership Intro)
Location: ODU Penn Center
Thur. Sept 26
Wed. April 23
Year 4 Teacher Cohort (21-22)
Google Classroom
Convention Details for 3rd-Year Teachers Convention (1 day, A or B Days)
Location: ODU Penn Center
Fall Semester
Communication FULL DAY at Patriot Cafeteria October 12
AM Leadership & Communication (H. Peterson)
PM Relational Trust (K. Richardson)
Spring Semester FULL DAY at Patriot Cafeteria February 8
Collaboration
Group & Team Dynamics (H. Peterson)
Failure to Communicate (K. Richardson)
Year 5 Teacher Cohort (20-21)
Google Classroom
Convention Details for 4th Year Teachers (@Patriot Center)
Fall Semester
Leadership FULL DAY at VPCC 600 Butler Farm Road
Leading Change (H. Peterson)
Leading with Power, the Brain, and Influence (K. Richardson)
Spring Semester
DEI FULL DAY at Patriot at VPCC 600 Butler Farm Road
Connecting with Adult Learners (H. Peterson)
Moving Toward a More Socially-Just Classroom (K. Richardson)
Visit the HCS E-Library to access these and other resources to support your continued professional growth.
This book examines the personal side of teaching, offering advice, empathy, and new-teacher support. It details six phases every new teacher goes through—anticipation, survival, disillusionment, rejuvenation, reflection, and second anticipation—and outlines targeted classroom-management strategies and self-care practices for each.
This book shows educators how to support and retain the best and brightest new teachers, by establishing programs for better beginning teacher support and professional growth. It offers tips for overwhelmed teachers and how to address high teacher burnout.
This edition sheds light on what the first years are all about. Action steps and a twelve-month curriculum prepare teachers for the classroom. The book shows how to collaborate more effectively with a mentor, and includes a planning section, affirmations, and activities to support classroom management, instruction, assessment, goal setting, and more.
This book presents brain-based principles for avoiding burnout and increasing health and wellness for teachers. Includes self-care and stress management tips and offers suggestions for bringing the practice into in the classroom.