New Educator Onboarding and Induction

Welcome to our incredible district. We cannot thank you enough for the time, effort, and energy you are going to share with your school community and our district. Teachers make a huge difference in the lives of our students, and we have found that our students do the same for our teachers. Just as our students will make some mistakes along the way, we expect that you will as well; it’s part of the process. Below, we have an assortment of high-quality resources to help kickstart your learning and guide you along the way.

Charting success for your first year!

Per COMAR (13A.07.01), all early career teachers must receive ongoing support from a mentor. To support the development of effective school based mentoring programs, principals and assistant principals are encouraged to review these resources. Mentors must meet the criteria listed in this guidance. The Early Career Induction team will offer a Summer Mentor Institute for all school based mentors on June 17, 18 and June 20, 2025. Registration will begin on April 7, 2025.

If support is needed with reviewing and/or planning the school based mentoring program, please use this link to schedule a virtual or in-person meeting with the Early Career Induction team. Questions can be directed to Dana Collins, Coordinator: Early Career Induction and Mentoring, DCollins30@bcps.k12.md.us

Early Career Teacher Mentor Institute: Advancing Instructional Leadership and Mentoring for Equitable Outcomes

The Early Career Teacher Mentor Institute focuses on developing instructional leadership through deepening knowledge of Early Career Teacher (ECT) needs, mentoring practices, teaching practices, and equity, aiming to improve outcomes for every student. The Mentor Institute offers an immersive experience for mentors to refine their practices while providing tools, resources, and collaborative spaces to empower their leadership development and growth. By focusing on equity, collaboration, and continuous improvement, the Mentor Institute fosters an environment of growth that will benefit mentors, ECTs, and their students for School Year 2025 - 2026.

June Time Commitment & Compensation: 15 hours at the BTU workshop rate of $43.82
(All sessions are from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and include a one-hour lunch)

Tuesday, June 17, 2025
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
Friday, June 20, 2025

Location: Academy for College and Career Exploration (ACCE) at 1300 W 36th St, Baltimore, MD 21211.

To earn 18 PDPs, mentors must complete all 15 hours during Mentor Institute and attend 3 out of 4 virtual meetings from September to December. Register now through KickUp! For questions, email newteacher@bcps.k12.md.us. Click here to view the full flyer.

Getting Started

Below you will find a few resources and links that will help get you started on your incredible journey.

Asynchronous Learning Modules

Learning Module	View	Download
Code of Conduct Student	Recording	Toolkit
Health and Safety	Recording	Toolkit
Professional Expectations and Responsibilities	Recording	Toolkit
Classroom Practices	Recording	Toolkit
Payroll	Recording	Toolkit
Leaves	Recording	Toolkit
Student Learning Plans	Recording	Coming soon
Special Education	Coming soon

Other resources:

What you need to know Month-by-Month:

This month-by-month guide is designed to provide early career educators with a focused and timely set of resources, strategies, and reminders.

August: Preparation and Planning

Focus: Setting up your classroom, planning your first units, and establishing routines.

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September: Building Relationships and Classroom Management

Focus: Creating a positive classroom culture and connecting with students while refining classroom management strategies and establishing discipline are integral to fostering an engaging and orderly learning environment.

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