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HCPS New Teacher Academy 2026
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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Tuesday, August 11
 

8:00am EDT

Opening Ceremony of New Teacher Academy
Tuesday August 11, 2026 8:00am - 8:45am EDT
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.
Speakers
MM

Mr. Madison Irving

Chair, HCPS School Board
AC

Amy Cashwell

Superintendent, Henrico County Public Schools
Sponsors
Tuesday August 11, 2026 8:00am - 8:45am EDT
Auditorium, Tucker High School 2910 N Parham Rd, Henrico, VA 23294
  New School Librarians, English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, World Languages, LIEP, Health and PE, Visual Arts, New Career and Technical Education Teachers, Exceptional Education, Integrated Services, Gifted, Performing Arts, Kindergarten, 1st grade, 2nd grade, 3rd grade |   Early Childhood Special Education, English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, World Languages, LIEP, Health and PE, Visual Arts, New Career and Technical Education Teachers, Exceptional Education, Integrated Services, Gifted, Performing Arts, Kindergarten, 1st grade, 2nd grade, 3rd grade |   Early Learning Preschool, English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, World Languages, LIEP, Health and PE, Visual Arts, New Career and Technical Education Teachers, Exceptional Education, Integrated Services, Gifted, Performing Arts, Kindergarten, 1st grade, 2nd grade, 3rd grade |   Elementary, English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, World Languages, LIEP, Health and PE, Visual Arts, New Career and Technical Education Teachers, Exceptional Education, Integrated Services, Gifted, Performing Arts, Kindergarten, 1st grade, 2nd grade, 3rd grade |   K-12, English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, World Languages, LIEP, Health and PE, Visual Arts, New Career and Technical Education Teachers, Exceptional Education, Integrated Services, Gifted, Performing Arts, Kindergarten, 1st grade, 2nd grade, 3rd grade |   K-8 Gifted, English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, World Languages, LIEP, Health and PE, Visual Arts, New Career and Technical Education Teachers, Exceptional Education, Integrated Services, Gifted, Performing Arts, Kindergarten, 1st grade, 2nd grade, 3rd grade |   New School Counselors, English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, World Languages, LIEP, Health and PE, Visual Arts, New Career and Technical Education Teachers, Exceptional Education, Integrated Services, Gifted, Performing Arts, Kindergarten, 1st grade, 2nd grade, 3rd grade |   New School Social Workers, English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, World Languages, LIEP, Health and PE, Visual Arts, New Career and Technical Education Teachers, Exceptional Education, Integrated Services, Gifted, Performing Arts, Kindergarten, 1st grade, 2nd grade, 3rd grade |   Secondary, English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, World Languages, LIEP, Health and PE, Visual Arts, New Career and Technical Education Teachers, Exceptional Education, Integrated Services, Gifted, Performing Arts, Kindergarten, 1st grade, 2nd grade, 3rd grade |   Speech and Language, English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, World Languages, LIEP, Health and PE, Visual Arts, New Career and Technical Education Teachers, Exceptional Education, Integrated Services, Gifted, Performing Arts, Kindergarten, 1st grade, 2nd grade, 3rd grade |   Related Service Providers, English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, World Languages, LIEP, Health and PE, Visual Arts, New Career and Technical Education Teachers, Exceptional Education, Integrated Services, Gifted, Performing Arts, Kindergarten, 1st grade, 2nd grade, 3rd grade

9:00am EDT

Learner-Centered: CHAMPS: Year 1 Experience
LIMITED
Tuesday August 11, 2026 9:00am - 11:50am EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
NTA Year 1 Slides
During this session, early learning preschool, elementary educators and board substitutes will engage in practical strategies for creating a learner-centered classroom community using the classroom behavior by management approach of CHAMPS.
Speakers
avatar for Jenn Coleman

Jenn Coleman

Professional Learning and Leadership Specialist, Henrico County
PLL Coordinator
Sponsors
Tuesday August 11, 2026 9:00am - 11:50am EDT
Student Commons, Tucker High School 2910 N Parham Rd, Henrico, VA 23294

11:50am EDT

Lunch (provided)
Tuesday August 11, 2026 11:50am - 12:55pm EDT
Lunch will be provided for all participants during this time.
Tuesday August 11, 2026 11:50am - 12:55pm EDT
Student Commons, Tucker High School 2910 N Parham Rd, Henrico, VA 23294
  Elementary, English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, World Languages, LIEP, Health and PE, Visual Arts, Performing Arts, New Career and Technical Education Teachers, Exceptional Education, Integrated Services |   Secondary, English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, World Languages, LIEP, Health and PE, Visual Arts, Performing Arts, New Career and Technical Education Teachers, Exceptional Education, Integrated Services |   New School Social Workers, English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, World Languages, LIEP, Health and PE, Visual Arts, Performing Arts, New Career and Technical Education Teachers, Exceptional Education, Integrated Services |   K-12, English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, World Languages, LIEP, Health and PE, Visual Arts, Performing Arts, New Career and Technical Education Teachers, Exceptional Education, Integrated Services |   K-8 Gifted, English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, World Languages, LIEP, Health and PE, Visual Arts, Performing Arts, New Career and Technical Education Teachers, Exceptional Education, Integrated Services |   Early Learning Preschool, English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, World Languages, LIEP, Health and PE, Visual Arts, Performing Arts, New Career and Technical Education Teachers, Exceptional Education, Integrated Services |   Early Childhood Special Education, English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, World Languages, LIEP, Health and PE, Visual Arts, Performing Arts, New Career and Technical Education Teachers, Exceptional Education, Integrated Services |   New School Counselors, English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, World Languages, LIEP, Health and PE, Visual Arts, Performing Arts, New Career and Technical Education Teachers, Exceptional Education, Integrated Services |   New School Librarians, English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, World Languages, LIEP, Health and PE, Visual Arts, Performing Arts, New Career and Technical Education Teachers, Exceptional Education, Integrated Services |   Related Service Providers, English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, World Languages, LIEP, Health and PE, Visual Arts, Performing Arts, New Career and Technical Education Teachers, Exceptional Education, Integrated Services |   Speech and Language, English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, World Languages, LIEP, Health and PE, Visual Arts, Performing Arts, New Career and Technical Education Teachers, Exceptional Education, Integrated Services

1:00pm EDT

Grades PreK - Kindergarten: Instructional Technology: Getting Devices in Students' Hands: iPad Setup Essentials
LIMITED
Tuesday August 11, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
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.
Speakers
avatar for Ann Nash

Ann Nash

Innovation Specialist, Henrico County Public Schools
Innovation Specialist with Henrico County Public Schools
Sponsors
avatar for Ann Nash

Ann Nash

Innovation Specialist, Henrico County Public Schools
Innovation Specialist with Henrico County Public Schools
Tuesday August 11, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Room 2215, Tucker High School

1:00pm EDT

Grades PreK-2: Instructional Technology: Resources to Spark Student Engagement
FULL
Tuesday August 11, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Limited Capacity full
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.
Speakers
avatar for Ann Nash

Ann Nash

Innovation Specialist, Henrico County Public Schools
Innovation Specialist with Henrico County Public Schools
Sponsors
avatar for Ann Nash

Ann Nash

Innovation Specialist, Henrico County Public Schools
Innovation Specialist with Henrico County Public Schools
Tuesday August 11, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Room 2213, Tucker High School

1:00pm EDT

Grades PreK-5: Instructional Technology: AI in Education: Smart Tools, Smart Choices
LIMITED
Tuesday August 11, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
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.
Speakers
avatar for Ann Nash

Ann Nash

Innovation Specialist, Henrico County Public Schools
Innovation Specialist with Henrico County Public Schools
Sponsors
avatar for Ann Nash

Ann Nash

Innovation Specialist, Henrico County Public Schools
Innovation Specialist with Henrico County Public Schools
Tuesday August 11, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Room 2203, Tucker High School

1:00pm EDT

Grades PreK-5: Instructional Technology: Communicate with Families Like a Pro
FULL
Tuesday August 11, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Limited Capacity full
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.
Speakers
avatar for Ann Nash

Ann Nash

Innovation Specialist, Henrico County Public Schools
Innovation Specialist with Henrico County Public Schools
Sponsors
avatar for Ann Nash

Ann Nash

Innovation Specialist, Henrico County Public Schools
Innovation Specialist with Henrico County Public Schools
Tuesday August 11, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Room 2205, Tucker High School

1:00pm EDT

Grades PreK-5: Instructional Technology: Google in Action: Docs, Slides, and Drive for Elementary
LIMITED
Tuesday August 11, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
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!
Speakers
avatar for Ann Nash

Ann Nash

Innovation Specialist, Henrico County Public Schools
Innovation Specialist with Henrico County Public Schools
Sponsors
avatar for Ann Nash

Ann Nash

Innovation Specialist, Henrico County Public Schools
Innovation Specialist with Henrico County Public Schools
Tuesday August 11, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Room 2202, Tucker High School

1:00pm EDT

Grades PreK-5: Instructional Technology: Unlocking Your ActivPanel: Engaging Instruction at the Board
FULL
Tuesday August 11, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Limited Capacity full
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.
Speakers
avatar for Ann Nash

Ann Nash

Innovation Specialist, Henrico County Public Schools
Innovation Specialist with Henrico County Public Schools
Sponsors
avatar for Ann Nash

Ann Nash

Innovation Specialist, Henrico County Public Schools
Innovation Specialist with Henrico County Public Schools
Tuesday August 11, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Rooms 2207-2208, Tucker High School

1:00pm EDT

Grades PreK-5: Instructional Technology: Your Instructional Launchpad: Seesaw for Daily Learning
LIMITED
Tuesday August 11, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
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.
Speakers
avatar for Ann Nash

Ann Nash

Innovation Specialist, Henrico County Public Schools
Innovation Specialist with Henrico County Public Schools
Sponsors
avatar for Ann Nash

Ann Nash

Innovation Specialist, Henrico County Public Schools
Innovation Specialist with Henrico County Public Schools
Tuesday August 11, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Room 2214, Tucker High School

1:00pm EDT

Grades PreK-12: Beginning Instructional Technology: Missed Monday? Start Here To Get Digitally Ready
LIMITED
Tuesday August 11, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
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.
Speakers
avatar for Becky Lambert

Becky Lambert

Innovative Learning Coach, HCPS
Becky is the Innovative Learning Coach and a former Spanish teacher at Deep Run H.S.
avatar for Ann Nash

Ann Nash

Innovation Specialist, Henrico County Public Schools
Innovation Specialist with Henrico County Public Schools
Sponsors
avatar for Ann Nash

Ann Nash

Innovation Specialist, Henrico County Public Schools
Innovation Specialist with Henrico County Public Schools
Tuesday August 11, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Room 2102, Tucker High School
  K-12, LIEP, Health and PE, Visual Arts, Exceptional Education, New School Counselors, Integrated Services, Gifted, English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, World Languages, New Career and Technical Education Teachers, Performing Arts |   K-8 Gifted, LIEP, Health and PE, Visual Arts, Exceptional Education, New School Counselors, Integrated Services, Gifted, English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, World Languages, New Career and Technical Education Teachers, Performing Arts |   Secondary, LIEP, Health and PE, Visual Arts, Exceptional Education, New School Counselors, Integrated Services, Gifted, English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, World Languages, New Career and Technical Education Teachers, Performing Arts |   New School Counselors, LIEP, Health and PE, Visual Arts, Exceptional Education, New School Counselors, Integrated Services, Gifted, English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, World Languages, New Career and Technical Education Teachers, Performing Arts |   New School Librarians, LIEP, Health and PE, Visual Arts, Exceptional Education, New School Counselors, Integrated Services, Gifted, English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, World Languages, New Career and Technical Education Teachers, Performing Arts |   Elementary, LIEP, Health and PE, Visual Arts, Exceptional Education, New School Counselors, Integrated Services, Gifted, English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, World Languages, New Career and Technical Education Teachers, Performing Arts |   Early Learning Preschool, LIEP, Health and PE, Visual Arts, Exceptional Education, New School Counselors, Integrated Services, Gifted, English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, World Languages, New Career and Technical Education Teachers, Performing Arts
 
Wednesday, August 12
 

8:00am EDT

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


Speakers
KP

Kristin Pepper

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

9:00am EDT

FACE: Partnering with Families & the Community: Early Learning Preschool, Grades 3-5 Teachers, All School Counselors, All H/PE Teachers, All Arts Teachers
LIMITED
Wednesday August 12, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
During this session, all early learning preschool, grades 3-5 educators, all new school counselors, all new Health and PE teachers, Year 1 Visual Arts Teachers, Year 1 Performing Arts Teachers, 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 9:00am - 9:50am EDT
Student Commons, Tucker High School 2910 N Parham Rd, Henrico, VA 23294

10:00am EDT

Learner-Centered: SEL: Year 1 Experience
LIMITED
Wednesday August 12, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
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 Amy Johnson

Amy Johnson

Director, Student Support and Wellness

Sponsors
Wednesday August 12, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am EDT
Auditorium, Tucker High School 2910 N Parham Rd, Henrico, VA 23294

10:00am EDT

Independent Work Time: Early Learning Preschool
LIMITED
Wednesday August 12, 2026 10:00am - 4:00pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Early Learning Preschool Teachers will work at assigned school on preparing their classrooms and completing SafeSchools modules for New Teacher Academy.
Wednesday August 12, 2026 10:00am - 4:00pm EDT
Assigned School

11:00am EDT

Learner-Centered: Culturally Responsive Education: Year 1 Experience
LIMITED
Wednesday August 12, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
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
Education Specialist
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

11:50am EDT

Lunch (on your own)
Wednesday August 12, 2026 11:50am - 12:55pm EDT
Participants will get lunch on their own at this time.
Wednesday August 12, 2026 11:50am - 12:55pm EDT
TBA
 
Thursday, August 13
 

8:00am EDT

Introduction to HCPS
LIMITED
Thursday August 13, 2026 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
During this session, early learning preschool, early childhood exceptional education, elementary, and elementary exceptional education teachers and board substitutes will learn about important programs, special facets of HCPS, and who's who in HR.
Speakers
SA

Seza Aldrich

Human Resources Specialist, Department of Human Resources
CV

Courtney Via

Human Resources Specialist, Department of Human Resources
Sponsors
Thursday August 13, 2026 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
Auditorium, Tucker High School 2910 N Parham Rd, Henrico, VA 23294

9:00am EDT

Early Learning Preschool Fundamentals Part 1
LIMITED
Thursday August 13, 2026 9:00am - 11:50am EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
During this morning session, all new early learning preschool educators will learn about important fundamentals to the early learning childhood preschool program.
Speakers
avatar for Jaime Brinkman

Jaime Brinkman

Instructional Development Coordinator
Sponsors
Thursday August 13, 2026 9:00am - 11:50am EDT
Rooms 1201, 1202, Tucker High School 2910 N Parham Rd, Henrico, VA 23294

11:50am EDT

Lunch (on your own)
Thursday August 13, 2026 11:50am - 12:55pm EDT
Participants will get lunch on their own at this time.
Thursday August 13, 2026 11:50am - 12:55pm EDT
TBA

1:00pm EDT

Early Learning Preschool Fundamentals Part 2
LIMITED
Thursday August 13, 2026 1:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
During this afternoon session, early learning preschool educators will learn about important fundamentals to the early learning childhood preschool program.
Speakers
avatar for Jaime Brinkman

Jaime Brinkman

Instructional Development Coordinator
Sponsors
Thursday August 13, 2026 1:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
Rooms 1201, 1202, Tucker High School 2910 N Parham Rd, Henrico, VA 23294
 


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