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Launching, Learning, Leading Induction Conference

Welcome to PWCS!

All new certified hires joining Prince William County Public Schools (PWCS) for the 2026-27 school year are required to attend the Launching, Learning, Leading (LLL) induction conference.

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Conference Overview

This year's conference kicks off with division-led sessions at Colgan High School, followed by school-based orientation at the employee's assigned school/work location for the afternoon on August 13. LLL concludes on August 14 at Colgan High School with a full-day session for educators.

Thursday, August 13

Half-Day Division-Led Induction Information

Required audience: All newly hired certified employees joining PWCS, including first-year Participate Learning teachers and first-year Teaching Professionals on Temporary Assignment (TPOTA).

  • Date: Thursday, August 13, 2026
  • Time: 8-11 a.m.
  • Location: Colgan High School, 13833 Dumfries Rd. Manassas, VA 20112

Additional Details

  • Includes welcome and orientation sessions.
  • Lunch to go will be provided.
  • Note: Attendance is not required for the division-led conference if you have attended an induction conference or were employed by PWCS in a certified role in the last three years. However, you must still attend school-based orientation the afternoon of August 13.

Schedule Details

  • 7:45 - 8:15 a.m. - Arrival and Breakfast Snacks - Colgan High School
  • 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. - Welcome to PWCS - Auditorium
  • 9:40 - 10:50 a.m. - Grade Level/Content-Specific Sessions - See Room Locations
  • 10:50 a.m. - Noon - Grab and Go Lunch and Travel to Assigned School/Work Location

Half-Day School-Based Orientation Information

Required audience: All newly hired certified employees joining PWCS, including first-year Participate Learning teachers and first-year Teaching Professionals on Temporary Assignment (TPOTA).
  • Date: Thursday, August 13, 2026
  • Time: Noon – 3:30 p.m.
  • Location: Base school/work location

Additional Details

  • Lead mentors and school administrators share school-based information.

Schedule Details

  • Noon- 3:30 p.m. - Assigned school/work location

Friday, August 14

Full Day Division-Led Professional Learning Information

Required audience: All newly hired certified employees joining PWCS, including first-year Participate Learning teachers and first-year Teaching Professionals on Temporary Assignment (TPOTA).
  • Date: Friday, August 14, 2026
  • Time: 8 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
  • Location: Colgan High School, 13833 Dumfries Rd. Manassas, VA 20112

Additional Details

  • Professional learning in alignment with the PWCS Strategic Plan with focused support for educators on classroom management and understanding and accessing position-specific standards and curriculum.
  • Educators should bring their school-issued devices to the session.
  • Lunch will be provided
  • Note: Attendance is not required if you have attended an induction conference or were employed by PWCS in a certified role in the last three years.

Due to the anticipated heavy traffic during arrival and departure at Colgan High School, participants should plan accordingly.

Friday, August 14 - Elementary Educator Schedule

  • 7:45 - 8:15 a.m. - Arrival and Breakfast Snacks - Colgan High School
  • 8:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. - Content/Position Specific Session
  • 12:20 - 1:00 p.m. - Lunch - Cafeteria/Commons
  • 1:05 – 2:55 p.m. - Classroom Management Strategies Workshop - Auditorium
  • 3:00 – 3:30 p.m. - PWCS Benefits Session

Friday, August 14 - Secondary Educator Schedule

  • 7:45 - 8:15 a.m. - Arrival and Breakfast Snacks – Colgan High School
  • 8:30 - 10:20 a.m. - Classroom Management Strategies Workshop - Auditorium
  • 10:30 - 11:25 a.m. - Content/Position Specific Session
  • 11:30 a.m. - 12:10 p.m. - Lunch - Cafeteria/Commons
  • 12:15 – 2:50 p.m. - Content/Position Specific Session
  • 3:00 – 3:30 p.m. - PWCS Benefits Session

Room Locations for Division-Led Sessions

Session room locations will be based on staff role. Locations will be provided on this webpage closer to the conference and will be provided at the conference.

Find the Room Location for Your Role

Coming soon!

Have Questions?

Please contact the LLL Conference Team at [email protected] with questions.