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 12, 2025
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 50-70 Lunch: on your own
DAY 2- Wednesday, August 13, 2025
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 50-70 Lunch: on your own
DAY 3- Thursday, August 14, 2025
Time: 8:30am - 3:30pm Location: BCS Central Services Building (use entrance 'A') Attendance & Compensation:
1st-year BTs: Required ALL DAY and will be paid a stipend
Experienced Educators: Encouraged to attend. To receive a trade-day certificate for this day, you would work in your school from 8:30am-11:30am and attend the BEST Training from 12:30pm - 3:30pm.
Focus: This Blending Educational Strategies Together (BEST) training will prepare teachers and staff to fully integrate technology into the classroom. Participant count: approximately 80-100 Lunch: on your own
DAY 4- Friday, August 15, 2025
Time: 8:15am - 12:15pm (alternative licensure teachers stay until 3pm) 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, Communications and 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 150-170 Lunch: boxed lunch provided (sponsored by BCSF). Attendees will also have an afternoon option to return to their school to work in their classroom (or) Alternative Licensure candidates will attend a mandatory meeting with Carol O’Connell.
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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.
