Welcome to Poquoson City Public Schools! Our support program helps educators transition smoothly into our school division. Through personalized onboarding, collaborative learning, and access to key resources, we ensure every teacher is equipped to thrive in our schools and community.
WE'LL SEE YOU SOON!
New Staff Induction begins
Monday, Aug 4th - Thursday, Aug 7th, 2025
Monday: Meet at 8am at PMS (985 Poquoson Ave). We will have a light breakfast available. Wear comfortable shoes as we will be taking a brief walk! [Lunch provided]
Tuesday: Meet at 7:30am at Tabernacle Church (831 Poquoson Ave) for free breakfast by the Kiwanis of Poquoson. [Lunch provided]
Wednesday: Meet at 8am at PPS (19 Odd Rd) [Lunch on own]
Thursday: Report to your specific building. CPR Training will begin at 9am at PES (1033 Poquoson Ave) [Lunch on own]
Friday: Relax and debrief!
Required Training
As soon as you have your credentials, you can get a head start on state- and federally-mandated training. Access the platform using the link here with your k12 email address and password. Have questions? Training will be provided during pre-service but your ITRT's can answer specific questions!
All New Employees Required Training:
All training must be completed by October 15
Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Prevention (22 min)
Cybersecurity Overview (15 min)
Sexual Misconduct: Staff to Student (37 min)
Sexual Harassment: Staff to Staff (37 min)
Restraint and Seclusion (24 min)
De-Escalation Strategies (22 min)
Student Mental Health: Awareness, Intervention, and Referral (20 min)
Additional Training for Paraprofessionals:
Autism Training provided by VCU
Directions will be emailed but can also be viewed here.
Training must be completed within 30 days.
Final certificates must be emailed to kelly.purdie@poquoson.k12.va.us
CPR Training by PCPS Nurse
Held Thursday, August 7th at PES from 9am-12pm
Paraprofessionals need to be recertified every two years
Training is open to any other staff member who needs it for certification
Bringing training points with you from another division? Keep them all together in Vector Solutions where you can easily print one transcript of all your professional development activities. You'll need to wait until you have an account, but then use the directions below to get your points uploaded!