August 2025 Elementary Division-wide Professional Learning Schedule
Newport News Public Schools welcomes all our teachers for the 2025-2026 school year!
This website contains important information about our preservice timeframe, which runs August 4-22. Select any date below to learn more about the division-wide expectations for that day.
Aug. 4-13: New and Lead Teachers
Monday, August 4
| Time | Topic | Audience | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8:00 am-3:15 pm | Welcome Day & NNPS Welcome Celebration | All New Elementary Staff |
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Tuesday, August 5
| Time | Topic | Audience | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8:00 am-3:15 pm | NNPS 101: Onboarding, Support & Benefits | All New Elementary Staff |
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| 8:00 am-3:15 pm | Leading the Literacy Program |
ES Reading Specialists |
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Wednesday, August 6
| Time | Topic | Audience | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8:00 am-3:15 pm | Instructional Technology in NNPS | All New Elementary Staff |
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| 8:00 am-3:15 pm | Leading from the Head to the Heart |
Preschool Grade Level Lead Teachers |
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| 8:00 am-3:15 pm | Leading |
K-5 Grade Level Lead Teachers |
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| 8:00 am-3:15 pm | Elevating Excellence for ELs |
ES ESL Lead Teachers |
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| 8:00 am-3:15 pm | Foundations First: Supporting Special Education at the Core |
ES Special Education Lead Teachers |
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Thursday, August 7
| Time | Topic | Audience | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8:00 am-3:15 pm | Leading the Literacy Program |
ES Reading Specialists |
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Friday, August 8
All NNPS schools and offices are closed today.
Monday, August 11
| Time | Topic | Audience | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8:00 am-3:15 pm | Teaching and Learning in NNPS | ALL New Elementary Staff |
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Tuesday, August 12
| Time | Topic | Audience | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8:00 am-3:15 pm | Teaching and Learning in NNPS | ALL New Elementary Staff |
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Wednesday, August 13
Today is our annual NNPS iNNovate Conference. Attendance is optional and advance registration is required. Visit the iNNovate Conference website to learn more.
August 14-22: All Instructional Staff
