PAR Program
New and non-tenured (less than 3 years in the same PA district) teachers to the District are required to complete our PAR (Peer Assistance & Review) Program. The PAR program is designed to support and guide teachers within their first year in the district. Read more about PAR, here!
Consulting Teachers
A Consulting Teacher is assigned to all new non-tenured teachers to the District. Our Consulting Teachers are a dynamic group of talented educators dedicated to teachers and students in the District. Meet our Consulting Teachers by clicking here! Our frequently asked coaching questions may be helpful to better understand the supports Consulting Teacher’s offer. Find the FAQ’s here!
New Hire Orientation
New Hire Orientation is designed to assist new teachers in preparing for their first day of teaching. We offer one full week of orientation in August and weekend orientations for teachers hired after the initial orientation week. A menu of sessions, agenda, and previous presentations can be found, here!
Induction
The Teacher Induction program gives teachers the opportunity to participate in a full year of professional development that focuses on the unique needs of beginning educators. Induction is a requirement in the state of Pennsylvania for all educators to convert their Level I instructional certificate to a Level II instructional certificate. For more information on Induction, click here!
#teachPHL: Unpacking Your First Year
#teachPHL: Unpacking Your First Year is a professional development series tailored to the needs of teachers who are new to the School District of Philadelphia. This series allows teachers to connect monthly and grow their foundational toolkit in order to be successful in the classroom and school community.
For more information about #teachPHL, please click HERE.