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Support for New Teachers

The Great Beginnings teacher induction classes are designed to support first-year teachers, second and third year teachers as well as teachers who may have a wealth of experience in the profession, but are new to Fairfax County Public Schools.

New to FCPS:

0 -1 Year Experience - "Great Beginnings"

The Great Beginnings: The Next Generation Program provides strong support during the critical first year of teaching. All new instructional employees meet throughout the year in monthly after-school seminars in grade-level or content -area specific cohorts. The Great Beginnings Program provides essential information and support to teachers preparing them for the first days of school and transitioning them to the Professional Learning Community of Fairfax County teachers. Teachers in the program also form collegial relationships with other beginning teachers while learning from one another.

The Program Format

The Great Beginnings: The Next Generation Program consists of two parts: the week-long Summer Institute and After School Cohort Seminars.

Summer Institute

For more detailed information about the Summer Institute, click here.

More than 2 Years Experience - "Enriching the Experience"

The Great Beginnings: Enriching the Experience program is designed for experienced instructional employees who are new or returning to Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS).

The Program Format

The Great Beginnings: Enriching the Experience Program consists of two parts: the week-long Summer Institute and After School Cohort Seminars.

Summer Institute

For more detailed information about the Summer Institute, click here.

Second & Third Year FCPS Teacher

Second Year - "Continuing the Journey "

The Great Beginnings: Continuing the Journey program is for second-year teachers who already had a first year in Fairfax County Public Schools. This program extends the induction for second-year elementary-level general education, middle, and high school teachers, art and music (General/Vocal), and special education teachers of the learning and emotionally disabled.

Third Year - "Expanding Your Horizons"

The Great Beginnings: Expanding Your Horizons Teacher Induction Program is designed for third-year elementary teachers. These teachers are invited to continue their professional collaboration and networking with colleagues, while expanding opportunities for dialogue and reflection about their practice and profession.