Who: All first-year teachers (BT 1s)
When: * August 16, 2016 (8:30 -12:00);
* August 17, 2016 (8:30 -12:00); and
* August 18, 2016 (8:30 - 3:30)
Where: BCS Central Office Board Auditorium & Classroom D
This orientation is a requirement for the North Carolina Beginning Teacher Support Program and employment with Buncombe County Schools. BT 1s will receive two days ’ salary upon verification of attendance.
Orientation for Newly Hired Licensed Staff (Including BT 1s)
Who: All Licensed Staff New to BCS, including BT 1s
When: August 23, 2016 (8:30-1:00)
* Personnel, Communications, & Technology Departments (8:30-12:00)
* Lunch provided by BCAE, the Buncombe County Chapter
of the North Carolina Association of Educators (NCAE) (12:00-1:00)
Where: BCS Central Office Minitorium
This orientation is required for all licensed staff new to BCS. One Trade Day will be offered to participants.
Orientation for New Dual Language Teachers
Who: For all new dual language teachers at Avery’s Creek, Oakley,
Glen Arden, WD Williams Elementary Schools, and Koontz Intermediate School
When: August 17, 2016 (1:30 - 3:30)
Where: BCS Central Office | Room TBD
One Trade Day will be offered to participants.
Peer Mentor Training
Who: Experienced teachers interested in supporting beginning teachers
and have not participated in Peer Mentor training within the last three years.
When: August 22, 2016 (9:00 - 3:00)
Where: BCS Central Office | Board Auditorium
Presenter: Amy Laughter, Regional Education Facilitator, NCDPI
One Trade Day and CEUs will be offered to participants.
Beginning Teacher Support Program Coordinator