Teacher Professional Development Toolbox

New Teacher Onboarding and Cultivation Guide

Use this guide to design and develop your on-campus new teacher onboarding process and new hire cultivation strategies.

School staffing doesn’t stop at hiring new teachers—it’s important for schools to keep new hires engaged before their official start days and then welcome them with thoughtful onboarding plans. This guide shares key considerations for crafting strong onboarding experiences, whether they will take place in remote or in-person settings, and shares best practices for engaging new hires.

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