The Human Resources Office offers informational sessions for all newly hired HCPS
employees to assist in determining participation in insurance and investment programs.
Contact: Benefits Office ~ 410-588-5275
All new teacher hires
are required to attend a mandatory session on Teacher Professional Conduct
prior to the beginning of the 2009-10 school year. Teachers will have the opportunity
to attend this session during the HCPS Teacher Orientation Conference on Wednesday,
August 19, 2009 at Joppatowne High School. Those teachers who are unable
to attend the Orientation Conference will be required to attend the Teacher Professional
Conduct mandatory session on Friday, August 21.
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 workshop topics include creating a positive learning environment, professionalism, and the professional development culture of HCPS.
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Contacts:
Barbara DeRose ~ 410-588-5322
Jackie Tarbert ~ 410-273-5621
Technology Literacy – August 13th
All teachers are invited to attend this professional development session to understand the policies and procedures necessary to use HCPS technology systems. Teachers will be provided with an overview of available HCPS resources, including access to the HCPS network and e-mail. A variety of afternoon sessions will be provided to enhance your ability to use the technology hardware and software provided by HCPS to support teaching and learning. Sessions offered include:
- Teaching with An Interactive Whiteboard
Have you discovered an Interactive Whiteboard in the classroom where you will be teaching? Attend this session to learn how to create engaging student content using the tools found in ActivInspire.
- Online Resources to Support Instruction
The internet has a wealth of interactive student content which can support instruction. Attend this session to learn how these online resources can engage students and allow them to explore content.
- Student Safe Online Databases and Search Directories
Explore student safe resources and search directories provided by HCPS that feature facts, images, and multimedia to support daily instruction. Hands on time will be provided for teachers to discover grade level and subject specific content.
- Creating Meaningful Research Assignments
Attend this session to learn how to structure research assignments that encourage
higher order thinking and minimize the possibilities of plagiarism.
- Increase Teacher Productivity with Office 2007
Office 2007 offers more than Word Processing and Slide Show Presentations. Attend
this session to learn ways to enhance your own teacher productivity with technology.
- Inspire your Students with Office 2007
Investigate creative techniques to inspire your students to create digital products
with Office 2007.
- Enhancing Learning With Multimedia
Enhance teacher presentation and student learning with video and digital story telling.
Attend this session to investigate ways that PhotoStory and MovieMaker can support
teaching and learning.
- Podcasting with Audacity
Attend this hands-on session to create your first podcast or extend your existing
knowledge. Information will be provided on uploading podcasts to Edline, our student/teacher/parent
portal.
- Supporting Instruction with Document Cameras and LCD Projectors Explore strategies
for using document Cameras and LCD Projectors to enhance student learning in a 21st
century classroom.
- Technology in the Elementary Classroom
Explore specific learning activities using software specific to the elementary classroom
that will increase student achievement and foster collaboration and creativity.
- Accessing Curriculum Materials Using Kurzweil
Introduction and exploration of the software program, Kurzweil, that can be used
to provide supports to the special educator and/or general educator for adapting
classroom materials to allow equal access to the curriculum.
- Developing Visual Supports Using Boardmaker
Introduction and exploration of the software program, Boardmaker, that can be used
to provide supports to the special educator and/or general educator for adapting
classroom materials to allow equal access to the curriculum.
- Curriculum Integration Using Classroom Suite
Introduction and exploration of the software program, Classroom Suite, that can
be used to provide supports to the special educator and/or general educator for
adapting classroom materials to allow equal access to the curriculum.
Edline/GradeQuick – August 14th (
limit to 100)
- All secondary teachers are invited to attend this professional development session to become familiar with HCPS’ grading and reporting software, GradeQuick, and HCPS’ student/parent portal, Edline. Teachers will become familiar with the process of maintaining an electronic grade book, as well as how to communicate with students and parents using Edline. Opportunities will be available for teachers to have hands-on practice using both Edline and GradeQuick during this session.
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
* Note: please plan to attend all 3 sessions.
Participants will receive training in the specifics of the IEP Team Process including
the development of the Maryland Statewide IEP using the MD Online 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
Allyn Watson
The SmartFindExpress (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 SmartFindExpress (SFE) system the first week of school to register. Please utilize the instructional guide 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. When you first log in (via phone) to register your account and record your name, use your employee id number (which you can obtain from the lead secretary at your school or from your first paycheck) as both your Access ID and your PIN number. You will be prompted to change your PIN number (minimum of 4 digits required) during the registration process. Once the phone registration process is completed, you can use the system via the phone or internet interchangeably or exclusively according to your personal choice. Questions regarding the SmartFindExpress (SFE) system can be directed to the Sub Helpdesk at 410-809-6341 or by email to subsupport@hcps.org.
- SFE Employee Reference Guide
- SADIE – an interactive, web-based training system for SmartFindExpress®. With SADIE, you can learn how to use SmartFindExpress at your own pace, when and where it is most convenient for you. No username or password is required.
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.
Please click
here to schedule an appointment or to obtain additional information.