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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
Tuesday, Aug 4th - Thursday, Aug 6th, 2026
Welcome Day on August 3rd!
Monday / Welcome Day: Meet at 8am at PMS (985 Poquoson Ave). We will have a light breakfast available. Wear comfortable shoes as we will be taking a walk! [Lunch provided]
Tuesday: Meet at 8:00am at PES (1033 Poquoson Ave). [Lunch provided]
Wednesday: Meet at 8am at PPS (19 Odd Rd) [Lunch on own]
Thursday: [Teachers] Meet at 7:30am at Tabernacle Church (831 Poquoson Ave) for free breakfast by the Kiwanis of Poquoson. CPR Training will begin at 9am at PHS (51 Odd Rd 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- & federally-mandated training. Access the platform using the link here with your k12 email address and password. The district ID is "poquosonk12." 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)
Virginia Literacy Training
K-8 General Education Teachers and Special Education Teachers are mandated to complete science of reading training. This can be done through LETRS I & II, OG Training, and/or through their Virginia Literacy Partnership online training modules. All training must be reported to the Professional Learning Supervisor, Mrs. Purdie and stored within Vector Solutions. Complete this google form to Report Literacy Training and submit any completed training to Vector by following these directions.
VALLSS Training Information
For those administering the VALLSS Assessment, please see below to obtain access to required training. For questions, email our Literacy Coach, Jennifer Cpaper (jennifer.capper@poquoson.k12.va.us).
Register for your VALLS Tutorial Account
VALLS Tutorials Overview
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 6th 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!
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