Register for Henrico County Public Schools’ 2026 New Teacher Academy. All new teachers should report to their assigned school on Monday, August 10, 2026 and Friday, August 14, 2026. Sessions scheduled for Tuesday, August 11 - Thursday, August 13, 2026 will be held at Tucker High School. Specific schedules based on level, content, role, and experience will be found on this site. Directions for using the Sched website or mobile app can be found here.
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During this session, new instructional staff hires will be welcomed to HCPS and HCPS Communications will showcase highlights of what makes HCPS special. Dr. Cashwell will give special greetings.
During this session, experienced elementary educators will participate in three rotations that include a review of the classroom behavior management approach of CHAMPS (1106-1107), SEL-integration (auditorium), and culturally responsive education (2109-2110).
Teaching PreK or Kindergarten? Get hands-on with iPads in this session. You’ll learn how to set up student devices, manage logins using Clever badges, and explore classroom-friendly strategies for iPad use and storage. Great for establishing independence and tech confidence in your youngest learners.
Get hands-on with tools like BrainPop Jr., Brush Ninja, and Book Creator. Learn how to integrate these resources into your early elementary curriculum to promote creativity, engagement, and literacy skills.
Understand responsible Generative AI use within HCPS? We'll cover district ethical guidelines, the 'When Can I Use AI?' student framework, and models for responsible integration. Learn practical AI strategies to boost efficiency and instruction.
Strengthen your home-school connection with Schoology, Google tools, and more. You’ll leave with templates and strategies for newsletters, updates, and parent outreach—plus ways to work smarter with AI.
Dive into Google Workspace Plus and find out how to use the suite to increase opportunities for critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and creativity in your classroom!
Learn how to power on, connect your laptop, and effectively use your ActivPanel's built-in tools for modeling, annotation, and real-time student engagement. Explore how mobile panel setups can support classroom flow.
Create engaging activities in Seesaw and explore how to use it for student voice, family engagement, and formative assessment. Explore Seesaw’s activities, assessments, and ELL support.
Teaching 1st through 5th? Explore the basics of Chromebook functionality and learn strategies for managing student devices. You'll understand login procedures, discover tips for troubleshooting common issues, and explore ways to build student independence in navigating digital platforms.
Get ready to master Schoology! Learn to navigate the platform, organize resources, use messaging tools, and share course materials effectively with students.
Learn to use Adobe & Canva as both a teacher and student tool. Create engaging visuals and class materials. Discover quick wins and creative starters for communication, instruction, and student publishing. Unleash creativity in your classroom.
This session will share how to navigate the PowerTeacher and the PTPro Gradebook system to efficiently and effectively post student grades in a timely manner. We will cover the most common issues with teacher gradebooks. This session is geared toward Year 1 Teachers, board substitutes, and anyone else unfamiliar with PowerTeacher and PTPro Gradebook.
This session will be an opportunity for teachers to ask individual questions about navigating the PowerTeacher and the PTPro Gradebook system to efficiently and effectively post student grades in a timely manner. This session is geared toward Year 1 Teachers, board substitutes, and anyone else unfamiliar with PowerTeacher and PTPro Gradebook.
Missed Monday’s session? Join us for a quick overview of the essential tools and people who will support your digital success this year. In this session, you’ll set up your HCPS laptop and learn how to access key systems like Clever, Schoology, and Google.
For Teacher Licensure Cohort Academy Participants ONLY: Work at assigned schools to complete SafeSchools modules and prepare for the upcoming school year.
This session will share how to navigate the PowerTeacher and the PTPro Gradebook system to efficiently and effectively post student grades in a timely manner. We will cover the most common issues with teacher gradebooks. This session is geared toward Year 1 Teachers, board substitutes, and anyone else unfamiliar with PowerTeacher and PTPro Gradebook.
This session will be an opportunity for teachers to ask individual questions about navigating the PowerTeacher and the PTPro Gradebook system to efficiently and effectively post student grades in a timely manner. This session is geared toward Year 1 Teachers, board substitutes, and anyone else unfamiliar with PowerTeacher and PTPro Gradebook.
This session will share how to navigate the PowerTeacher and the PTPro Gradebook system to efficiently and effectively post student grades in a timely manner. We will cover the most common issues with teacher gradebooks. This session is geared toward Year 1 Teachers, board substitutes, and anyone else unfamiliar with PowerTeacher and PTPro Gradebook.
This session will be an opportunity for teachers to ask individual questions about navigating the PowerTeacher and the PTPro Gradebook system to efficiently and effectively post student grades in a timely manner. This session is geared toward Year 1 Teachers, board substitutes, and anyone else unfamiliar with PowerTeacher and PTPro Gradebook.
