The Director's Toolbox is an excellent resource for programs. Included in this 7 book series is The Right Fit: Recruiting, Selecting, and Orienting Staff.
Take a closer look at the following pages for information regarding New Staff Orientation:
Page 221 - Orientation strategies
Sample Orientation Plan, Pgs 90-91
This activity includes a sample orientation plan that you can use as a template.
The Program Administration Scale, PAS, offers additional guidance on several aspects of Staff Orientation:
Staff Orientation: pgs 10-11
Facilities Management: pgs 22-23
Internal Communications: pgs 26-27
Family Communication: pgs 40-41
Technological Resources: pgs 48-49
Use of Technology: pgs 50-51
Useful Links
Click on the links below to review additional information to inform your new staff orientation.
This video offers a suggestion to help with the time management aspect of New Staff Orientation. If you choose to use the video method of orientating your new staff, remember that personal follow-up is KEY to building a welcoming and trusting relationship with your new staff members. Using the video method alone could cause more harm than good without one-on-one follow-up.