Department of Defense Education Activity

Onboarding

Onboarding

Welcome to Employee Onboarding for new and transferring Department of Defense Education Activity employees. This site provides the essential information, forms, and checklists that you will need to begin working at your new duty station.

As members of DoDEA's staff, you have an important role to play in fulfilling DoDEA's mission to EducateEngage, and Empower each student to succeed in a dynamic world. As such, your talents are welcomed and valued!

Community Resources

Community Resources

There are a variety of Department of Defense, DoDEA, and military installation specific resources to help you find information about a particular location or base, and its surrounding community.

Headquarters Resources

Headquarters Resources

A brief outline of the resources available for new and transitioning employees to DoDEA's Headquarter offices in Alexandria, VA.

Onboarding Checklist

Onboarding Checklist

Starting a new job can be a stressful time, but there are some things that you can do or prepare before your start date to make this transition as easy as possible.  Each DoDEA office and school has its own set of procedures to welcome new employees and to help them get started.  The checklist below is a general list of things to keep in mind as you get started.

Onboarding Knowledge Base

Onboarding Knowledge Base

Visit DoDEA's Onboarding Knowledge Base for all the information you need to make your first day, your first week, your first month, and your first year at DoDEA a success. Search or browse for topics.

PCS Checklist

PCS Checklist

PCS Checklist is a list of the steps that a transitioning employee needs to undertake to successfully PCS between locations.