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HCPS New Teacher Academy 2026 has ended
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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Wednesday, August 12
 

8:00am EDT

Elementary, PreK, and Year 1 Arts General Education Teachers: HCPS Exceptional Education 101
Wednesday August 12, 2026 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
During this session, all early learning preschool, elementary educators, and elementary long-term substitutes will attend a level-setting professional learning experience that helps general education teachers understand how exceptional education works in HCPS.

Presentation Link: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1-PNS_RAhT0uRhymJnZkPS2P8bIbz3SVF5tjuctZ32Go/edit?usp=sharing


Speakers
LT

Laura Tully

Exceptional Education Specialist, Exceptional Education

KH

Kristin Herman

Exceptional Education Specialist, Exceptional Education
Sponsors
Wednesday August 12, 2026 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
Student Commons, Tucker High School 2910 N Parham Rd, Henrico, VA 23294

8:00am EDT

Independent Work Time: Elementary Integrated Services Exceptional Education Teachers
Wednesday August 12, 2026 8:00am - 4:00pm EDT
Elementary Integrated Services Exceptional Education Teachers will work at assigned school on preparing their classrooms and completing SafeSchools modules and Schoology modules for New Teacher Academy.
Wednesday August 12, 2026 8:00am - 4:00pm EDT
Assigned School

8:00am EDT

Independent Work Time: Exceptional Education Teachers: Elementary
Wednesday August 12, 2026 8:00am - 4:00pm EDT
Elementary Exceptional Education Teachers will work at assigned school on preparing their classrooms and completing SafeSchools modules and Schoology modules for New Teacher Academy.
Wednesday August 12, 2026 8:00am - 4:00pm EDT
Assigned School

9:00am EDT

FACE: Partnering with Families & the Community: Early Learning Preschool, Grades 3-5 Teachers, All LIEP Teachers, Elementary H/PE Teachers, Elementary Visual and Performing Arts Teachers
Wednesday August 12, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am EDT
During this session, all early learning preschool, grades 3-5 educators, all new school counselors, elementary Health and PE teachers, elementary visual arts teachers, elementary performing arts teachers, and long-term substitutes will learn practical strategies for building positive relationships with students' families and leveraging supports from the community.
Speakers
avatar for Seth Knight

Seth Knight

Specialist, Division Family and Community Engagement
Sponsors
Wednesday August 12, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am EDT
Student Commons, Tucker High School 2910 N Parham Rd, Henrico, VA 23294

9:00am EDT

1st grade Benchmark Training
Wednesday August 12, 2026 9:00am - 11:50am EDT
In this session, first grade educators will learn to navigate and use the first grade Benchmark resources and materials.
Speakers
avatar for Laurel Roeder

Laurel Roeder

Division Reading Coordinator, Henrico County Public Schools
Sponsors
avatar for Christina Saunders

Christina Saunders

Education Specialist - Elementary ELA, Henrico County Public Schools
Wednesday August 12, 2026 9:00am - 11:50am EDT
Room 1203, Tucker High School 2910 N Parham Rd, Henrico, VA 23294

9:00am EDT

2nd grade Benchmark Training
Wednesday August 12, 2026 9:00am - 11:50am EDT
In this session, second grade educators will learn to navigate and use thesecond grade Benchmark resources and materials.
Speakers
HC

Hilary Coakley

Division Reading Coordinator, Henrico County Public Schools
Sponsors
avatar for Christina Saunders

Christina Saunders

Education Specialist - Elementary ELA, Henrico County Public Schools
Wednesday August 12, 2026 9:00am - 11:50am EDT
Room 1212, Tucker High School 2910 N Parham Rd, Henrico, VA 23294

9:00am EDT

Kindergarten Benchmark Training
Wednesday August 12, 2026 9:00am - 11:50am EDT
In this session, Kindergarten educators will learn to navigate and use the Kindergarten Benchmark resources and materials.

Speakers
avatar for Katy Melgard

Katy Melgard

Division Reading Coordinator, Henrico County Public Schools
Sponsors
avatar for Christina Saunders

Christina Saunders

Education Specialist - Elementary ELA, Henrico County Public Schools
Wednesday August 12, 2026 9:00am - 11:50am EDT
Room 1211, Tucker High School

10:00am EDT

Learner-Centered: SEL: Year 1 Experience
Wednesday August 12, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am EDT
During this session, Year 1 early learning preschool, grades 3-5 educators, grades 3-5 board substitutes, Year 1 visual arts educators, Year 1 performing arts educators, and elementary health and physical educators will learn practical strategies for integrating SEL into daily instruction to create a learner-centered environment.
Speakers
avatar for JaNee Boston

JaNee Boston

MTSS Coordinator, Central Office- MTSS (Multi-Tiered Systems of Supports)
MTSS Coordinator- Tier 1
Sponsors
Wednesday August 12, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am EDT
Auditorium, Tucker High School 2910 N Parham Rd, Henrico, VA 23294

10:00am EDT

LIEP Instruction Grades K - 12 Part 1
Wednesday August 12, 2026 10:00am - 11:50am EDT
During this session, all LIEP educators will learn part 1 about how to design, deliver, and assess ELD standards for their students.
Speakers
avatar for Deirdre Cox

Deirdre Cox

ESL Division Coordinator
AH

Alexa Haynie

ESL Division Coordinator
avatar for Sarah Modrak

Sarah Modrak

LIEP/ESL Education Specialist, Teaching & Learning
ESL Specialist, Coordinator or Coach
Sponsors
Wednesday August 12, 2026 10:00am - 11:50am EDT
Room 1106-1107, Tucker High School

10:00am EDT

Independent Work Time: Grades 3 - 5 Teachers: Year 2+ Experience
Wednesday August 12, 2026 10:00am - 1:00pm EDT
Year 2+ Experienced Grades 3-5 Teachers will work at assigned school on preparing their classrooms and completing SafeSchools modules and Schoology modules for New Teacher Academy.
Wednesday August 12, 2026 10:00am - 1:00pm EDT
Assigned School

10:00am EDT

Independent Work Time: Health & PE Teachers: Elementary: Year 2+ Experience
Wednesday August 12, 2026 10:00am - 1:00pm EDT
Elementary Health and PE Teachers with two or more years of experience will work at assigned school on preparing their classrooms and completing SafeSchools modules.
Wednesday August 12, 2026 10:00am - 1:00pm EDT
Assigned School

11:00am EDT

Learner-Centered: Culturally Responsive Education: Year 1 Experience
Wednesday August 12, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am EDT
During this session, Year 1 early learning preschool, grades 3-5 educators, grades 3-5 board substitutes, visual arts educators, performing arts educators, and health and physical education educators will receive an introduction about the Henrico County Public Schools' Culturally Responsive Education Model and reflect on ways to use it in creating a learner-centered environment. 
Speakers
avatar for Jasmine Bates

Jasmine Bates

Education Specialist, Division of Empowerment, Development, & Opportunity
Jasmine Bates is an Educational Specialist in the Division of Empowerment, Development, and Opportunity and is also a proud graduate of Henrico County Public Schools. With more than 20 years of experience in education, she has served in a variety of roles, including English Teacher... Read More →
avatar for Kyle McCollum

Kyle McCollum

Education Specialist, Division of Empowerment, Development, & Opportunity
Sponsors
Wednesday August 12, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am EDT
Auditorium, Tucker High School 2910 N Parham Rd, Henrico, VA 23294

11:00am EDT

Grades K-12: PowerTeacher & PTPro Gradebook LAB
Wednesday August 12, 2026 11:00am - 1:00pm EDT
This open lab session is designed for teachers who would like individualized, one-on-one support with PowerTeacher and PTPro Gradebook. Rather than formal training, participants can stop by to ask questions, receive guidance, and get hands-on assistance with navigating the system, entering grades, and managing gradebook tasks efficiently.
This session is ideal for Year 1 teachers, board substitutes, and anyone who is new to or would benefit from additional support using PowerTeacher and PTPro Gradebook. Come with your questions and work at your own pace while receiving personalized assistance.
Speakers
avatar for Heidi Jadlowski

Heidi Jadlowski

SIS Specialist III, HCPS Student Information Systems (SIS)
avatar for Chad A Hall

Chad A Hall

SIS Manager, Student Information Systems (SIS)
Sponsors
Wednesday August 12, 2026 11:00am - 1:00pm EDT
2003, Tucker High School

11:50am EDT

1:00pm EDT

Grades K-2: FACE: Partnering with Families & the Community
Wednesday August 12, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
During this session, grades Kindergarten to 2 educators and board substitutes will learn practical strategies for building positive relationships with students' families and leveraging supports from the community.
Speakers
avatar for Seth Knight

Seth Knight

Specialist, Division Family and Community Engagement
Sponsors
Wednesday August 12, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Student Commons, Tucker High School 2910 N Parham Rd, Henrico, VA 23294

1:00pm EDT

3rd grade Benchmark Training
Wednesday August 12, 2026 1:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
In this session, third grade educators will learn to navigate and use the third grade Benchmark resources and materials.
Speakers
avatar for Julie Cheatham

Julie Cheatham

Divison Literacy Coordinator, Henrico County Public Schools
Sponsors
avatar for Christina Saunders

Christina Saunders

Education Specialist - Elementary ELA, Henrico County Public Schools
Wednesday August 12, 2026 1:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Room 1206, Tucker High School 2910 N Parham Rd, Henrico, VA 23294

1:00pm EDT

4th grade Benchmark Training
Wednesday August 12, 2026 1:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
In this session, fourth grade educators will learn to navigate and use the fourth grade Benchmark resources and materials.
Speakers
avatar for Doris Favale

Doris Favale

Division Reading Coordinator, Henrico County Public Schools
Sponsors
avatar for Christina Saunders

Christina Saunders

Education Specialist - Elementary ELA, Henrico County Public Schools
Wednesday August 12, 2026 1:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Room 1205, Tucker High School 2910 N Parham Rd, Henrico, VA 23294

1:00pm EDT

5th grade Benchmark Training
Wednesday August 12, 2026 1:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
In this session, fifth grade educators will learn to navigate and use the fifth grade Benchmark resources and materials.
Speakers
CM

Courtney Moore

Division Reading Coordinator, Henrico County Public Schools
Sponsors
avatar for Christina Saunders

Christina Saunders

Education Specialist - Elementary ELA, Henrico County Public Schools
Wednesday August 12, 2026 1:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Room 1204, Tucker High School 2910 N Parham Rd, Henrico, VA 23294

1:00pm EDT

Health & Physical Education Instruction: Elementary
Wednesday August 12, 2026 1:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
During this session, Health and Physical Education educators who serve in elementary schools will learn about how to design, deliver, and asses health and physical education content for their elementary school students.
Speakers
avatar for Jason Runk

Jason Runk

Health & PE Coordinator, Teaching & Learning
avatar for Mark Brandenburger

Mark Brandenburger

Curriculum Specialist, Health/Physical/Driver Education, Henrico County Public Schools
Sponsors
Wednesday August 12, 2026 1:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Room 2114, Tucker High School

1:00pm EDT

LIEP Instruction Grades K - 12 Part 2
Wednesday August 12, 2026 1:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
During this session, all LIEP educators will learn part 2 about how to design, deliver, and assess ELD standards for their students.
Speakers
avatar for Deirdre Cox

Deirdre Cox

ESL Division Coordinator
AH

Alexa Haynie

ESL Division Coordinator
avatar for Sarah Modrak

Sarah Modrak

LIEP/ESL Education Specialist, Teaching & Learning
ESL Specialist, Coordinator or Coach
Sponsors
Wednesday August 12, 2026 1:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Room 1106-1107, Tucker High School

1:00pm EDT

Performing Arts Instruction Grades K-12
Wednesday August 12, 2026 1:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
During this session, new Performing Arts educators will learn about how to design, deliver, and assess performing arts education content for their students.
Speakers
avatar for Erin Franklin

Erin Franklin

Lead Music Teacher, Department of Teaching and Learning
avatar for Chris Moseley

Chris Moseley

Education Specialist for Performing Arts, Henrico County Public Schools
Sponsors
Wednesday August 12, 2026 1:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Room A5, Tucker High School 2910 N Parham Rd, Henrico, VA 23294

1:00pm EDT

Visual Arts Instruction Grades K-12
Wednesday August 12, 2026 1:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
During this session, new Visual Arts educators will learn about how to design, deliver, and assess visual arts education content for their students.
Speakers
avatar for Ashley Melnichak

Ashley Melnichak

Lead Art Teacher, Department of Teaching and Learning
Sponsors
Wednesday August 12, 2026 1:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Room A3, Tucker High School 2910 N Parham Rd, Henrico, VA 23294

2:00pm EDT

Grades K-2: Learner-Centered: SEL: Year 1 Experience
Wednesday August 12, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
During this session, Year 1 grades K-2 educators and grades K-2 board substitutes will learn practical strategies for integrating SEL into daily instruction to create a learner-centered environment.
Speakers
avatar for JaNee Boston

JaNee Boston

MTSS Coordinator, Central Office- MTSS (Multi-Tiered Systems of Supports)
MTSS Coordinator- Tier 1
Sponsors
Wednesday August 12, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
Community Room, Tucker High School

2:00pm EDT

Independent Work Time: Grades K - 2 Teachers: Year 2+ Experience
Wednesday August 12, 2026 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Year 2+ Experienced Grades K-2 Teachers will work at assigned school on preparing their classrooms and completing SafeSchools modules and Schoology modules for New Teacher Academy.
Wednesday August 12, 2026 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Assigned School

3:00pm EDT

Grades K-2: Learner-Centered: Culturally Responsive Education: Year 1 Experience
Wednesday August 12, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
During this session, Year 1 grades K-2 educators and grades K-2 board substitutes will receive an introduction about the Henrico County Public Schools' Culturally Responsive Education Model and reflect on ways to use it in creating a learner-centered environment.
Speakers
avatar for Kyle McCollum

Kyle McCollum

Education Specialist, Division of Empowerment, Development, & Opportunity
avatar for Jasmine Bates

Jasmine Bates

Education Specialist, Division of Empowerment, Development, & Opportunity
Jasmine Bates is an Educational Specialist in the Division of Empowerment, Development, and Opportunity and is also a proud graduate of Henrico County Public Schools. With more than 20 years of experience in education, she has served in a variety of roles, including English Teacher... Read More →
Sponsors
Wednesday August 12, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Community Room, Tucker High School
 


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