Each year, BCS holds a multi-day orientation for their licensed staff. Please review the information below, including the participant requirements, to determine which day(s) you need to attend.

For more information on COVID protocols, please visit returntolearn.buncombeschools.org.

Orientation Schedule:

DAY 1- Tuesday, August 16, 2022

Time: 8:30am - 3:30pm
Location: BCS Administrative 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 17, 2022

Time: 8:30am - 3:30pm
Location: BCS Administrative 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 18, 2022

Time: 8:30am - 3:30pm
Location: BCS Administrative 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 19, 2022

Time: 8:15am - 12:00pm then return to your school
Location: Erwin High School Theatre/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 NCAE). 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.sass@bcsemail.org for Beginning Teacher (BT) questions or hr@bcsemail.org for all other questions.

Black Mountain Primary

2022-23 Licensed Staff Orientation Schedule