Harford County Public Schools (HCPS) has a comprehensive Teacher Induction Program to support teachers new to HCPS. Program activities are designed to encourage reflective practice, build instructional repertoire, and maximize student achievement.

Orientation Conference  |   Benefits Awareness  |   Technology Literacy Workshops
Middle and High School Mathematics Orientation  |   Special Educators / Related Service Providers  |  
Title 1 Conference

Agenda now Available

The Professional Development Office coordinates an August conference designed for teachers new to HCPS. This comprehensive, congenial multi-day conference serves as a welcome and orientation to Harford County Public Schools. Time is provided for teachers to network with each other and to meet school and system personnel. Conference workshops include tips for successful classroom management, exploration of curriculum and content, and time for planning lessons for the beginning of the school year.
Contact: Jackie Tarbert ~ 410-273-5621

The Human Resources Office offers informational sessions for all newly hired HCPS employees to assist in determining participation in insurance and investment programs.
Contact: Becky Shapiro

These hands-on workshops will give new teachers a running start in effectively using essential HCPS technology resources. To register for the correct workshop:

• Elementary Staff (K-5): Register for one Technology Literacy Workshop to be held from 8 am - 3 pm at Bakerfield Elementary School, 36 Baker Street, Aberdeen, MD 21001.
  • If you disagree with two or more of the following statements, consider registering for the Novice technology literacy training:
    • I can open an attachment in my e-mail, modify it, and attach it to an e-mail that I am sending.
    • I can create a PowerPoint with text and graphics.
    • I can create a Word document and format the text and insert graphics.
    • I understand how to create folders and save my files within those folders.
• Secondary Staff (6-12): Register for one Technology Literacy Workshop AND one GradeQuick/Endline Workshop. It is strongly suggested that you register for Tech Literacy on the first day and then register for Edline/GQ for the consecutive session. All secondary sessions will be held from 8 am - 3 pm at the The Harford County Public Schools A.A. Roberty Building, 102 South Hickory Avenue, Bel Air, Maryland 21014.
• Special Education and other interested teachers (K-12): Register for an Elementary or Secondary Diversified Learners Workshop All teachers will need to know and understand the concepts and skills provided during the Technology Literacy Workshops and secondary teachers will need an additional day to learn GradeQuick and Edline: two applications that support the student reporting and grading process. The Diversified Learners Workshop is open to all teachers to develop an understanding of the technologies that support individual learning needs.

Office 2007 will be used during these trainings. To update your Office skills prior to the workshop, visit this site and complete the online modules.

Participants in Technology Literacy Workshops will be paid $120 for each 6 hour workshop.
Contact: Martha Barwick ~ 410-809-6127

Middle and high school mathematics teachers new to Harford County Public Schools will have an opportunity to learn about the Harford County Public Schools mathematics program. The objective of this two day workshop is to work with master teachers to plan lessons for the first weeks of school. Bring your teachers editions and curriculum guides with you to the workshop. Contact your department chairperson if you do not have these materials.
Contact: Denise Lamphere

Making a Difference: Providing Quality Services Via the IEP Process - Workshop for New HCPS Special Educators / Related Service Providers

Participants will receive training in the specifics of the IEP Team Process including the development of the Maryland Statewide IEP using the IEP+ System. this orientation will set the stage for instructional planning and service delivery and is vital to all newly hired special education personnel regardless of prior experience. This will be a wonderful opportunity to meet department personnel, identify available supports and network with other new special educators / related service providers.
Contact: Alicia Palmer

The Title I Conference is designed for teachers assigned to Title I Schools who are new to the county or new to Title I. The three-day conference focuses on understanding poverty, building relationships, and accessing resources.
Contact: Dot Ward

The Substitute Employee Management System (SEMS) used by Harford County Public Schools allows teachers to use either their telephone and/or their computer (via the internet) to report their absences and obtain substitute teacher coverage for those reported absences. The computerized system randomly calls registered substitutes to fill vacant assignments.

New HCPS teachers must call the SEMS system the first week of school to register. Please utilize the instructional guides below to complete the brief registration process (via the phone only) and to use the system as needed during the course of the school year. Once the phone registration process is completed an employee can use the system via the phone or internet interchangeably or exclusively according to their personal choice. Questions regarding the SEMS system can be directed to the SEMS Helpdesk at 410-809-6341 or by email to semssupport@hcps.org.

• Employee Phone Reference Guide
• Employee Webcenter Guide

The Human Resources Office offers informational sessions for all newly hired HCPS employees to assist in determining participation in insurance and investment programs.
Contact: Becky Shapiro

Fingerprint appointments are only available to HCPS new hires, volunteers as required by law, or when the Office of Internal Investigations notifies an individual of the need to reprint due to clarification. If there is a question regarding employment status, please contact the Recruitment and Staffing Department at 410.588.5238.

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