Curriculum & Instruction
Beginning Teachers
Welcome to the Orange County Schools Beginning Teacher Support Program! "Developing lifelong, reflective practitioners for every student"
Beginning Teacher Support Program Objectives
- Improving beginning teachers’ skills and performance;
- Supporting teacher morale, communications, and collegiality;
- Building a sense of professionalism and positive attitude;
- Facilitating a smooth transition into the first and second years of teaching;
- Putting theory into practice;
- Preventing teacher isolation;
- Building self-reflection; and
- Retaining quality teachers.
For an overview of the Orange County School District's Beginning Teacher Support Program, click the following links:
Beginning Teacher Support Plan
Meeting Schedule for Beginning Teachers
Beginning Teacher Support Program Timeline
NC DPI Beginning Teacher Support Program Policies
Code of Ethics and Standards of Conduct for NC Educators
Testing Code of Ethics
Resources & Tools
NC DPI Beginning Teacher Support Resources
Edutopia
Edmodo
WikiSpaces
Teachers.Net
Khan Academy
Click HERE for Payroll Schedule
Please contact Dr. Mark Dickerson, HR Employment Coordinator, (919) 732-8126 Ext. 11502 for questions regarding the Beginning Teacher Support Program.