Each year, BCS holds a multi-day orientation for its licensed staff. Please review the information below, including the participant requirements, to determine which day(s) you need to attend.
Orientation Schedule:
DAY 1- Tuesday, August 15, 2023
Time: 8:30am - 3:30pm
Location: BCS Central Services Building (use entrance 'A')
Attendance & Compensation:
- 1st-year BTs: Required and will be paid a stipend
- All other licensed staff new to BCS: Do not attend
Focus: Beginning Teacher Support Program
Participant count: approximately 60-80
Lunch: on your own
DAY 2- Wednesday, August 16, 2023
Time: 8:30am - 3:30pm
Location: BCS Central Services Building (use entrance 'A')
Attendance & Compensation:
- 1st-year BTs: Required and will be paid a stipend
- All other licensed staff new to BCS: Do not attend
Focus: BT Curriculum and Instruction / EC (with Directors, Specialists & Coaches)
Participant count: approximately 60-80
Lunch: on your own
DAY 3- Thursday, August 17, 2023
Time: 8:30am - 3:30pm
Location: BCS Central Services Building (use entrance 'A')
Attendance & Compensation:
- 1st-year BTs: Required and will be paid a stipend
- All other licensed staff new to BCS: Encouraged to attend and will receive a trade-day certificate
Focus: This Blending Educational Strategies Together (BEST) training will prepare teachers and staff to fully integrate technology into the classroom.
Participant count: approximately 120-140
Lunch: on your own
DAY 4- Friday, August 18, 2023
Time: 8:15am - 12:00pm then return to your school
Location: Enka High School Auditorium
Attendance & Compensation:
- 1st-year BTs: Required and will receive a trade-day certificate
- All other licensed staff new to BCS: Required and will receive a trade-day certificate
Focus: Mission & Vision, Human Resources & Policies, School Safety, Communications, & Technology Services information. Breakfast will be served before the meeting and an opportunity to visit with some of our BCS partners before the meeting and during the breaks - so make sure to arrive early!
Participant count: approximately 200
Lunch: boxed lunch provided (sponsored by BCSF). Attendees will also have an afternoon option to attend a benefits meeting or return to their school to work in their classroom.
Registration: All newly hired licensed staff must register for these orientation sessions.
Questions: Contact carol.o'connell@bcsemail.org for Beginning Teacher (BT) questions or hr@bcsemail.org for all other questions.
