More Than 600 Teachers Will Join PGCPS This Year

By Kirsten Petersen

Prince George’s County Public School teachers—new and old—are preparing for the upcoming academic year through the Professional Educator Induction Program.

More 600 teachers began their new careers at PGCPS Tuesday during training sessions and events at Dr. Henry A. Wise Jr. High School and Barack Obama Elementary School, both in Upper Marlboro.

The sessions, led by master teachers, will introduce the incoming teachers to the county school system’s curriculum, resources, and routines so they are ready for the first day of school August 19.

Today, a welcoming ceremony for the new teachers was hosted by Wise High School. At the event, teachers could meet Carolyn Boston, vice-chair of the Board of Education, Chief Executive Officer Kevin Maxwell and other school system leaders.

The training continues tomorrow and Wednesday.