New Educator Orientation

New Educator Orientation is a multi-day event that takes place before each school year. This event welcomes new educators to the district, giving them an opportunity to connect with their colleagues and become familiar with district resources and policies. To access information for the upcoming New Educator Orientation, please visit the NEO webpage. If you have any questions, please contact Stacie Dieffenderfer at 380-997-5784 or email sdieffenderfer4400@columbus.k12.oh.us.

Columbus City Schools' New Educator Orientation (NEO) will start on Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at Columbus Global Academy/Columbus International High School, 4077 Karl Road, Columbus, OH 43224. On this day, we will also hold a Resource Fair for our newly hired educators. Each department/group/organization will have a six foot table, two chairs, and a plastic tablecloth (no A/V). Please feel free to bring your own table covering if desired, and any other supplies needed. If you are a district or community resource and would like to be a part of our NEO Resource Fair at the Columbus Global Academy/International High School Gymnasium, please complete THIS FORM by Tuesday, July 15. You will receive a follow-up email with additional information.