Welcome to AUSD!

New Teacher Orientation and Information for New Hires for the 2024-2025 School Year

Important Links

Antioch Unified School District hosts three full days of orientation for all new hires. Our goal is to familiarize all new staff members to the AUSD way and ensure that everyone feels confident and comfortable in their new teaching positions with us! Whether this is your very first year as a teacher or if you are a seasoned and experienced educator who has recently joined the AUSD team, we are committed to creating a community of practice that is supportive, meaningful and beneficial for everyone. Below is specific information for our first two days together. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Amy Bettencourt, Director of Educational Services at amybettencourt@antiochschools.net or (925) 779-7500 ext. 43211.

New Teacher Orientation Day 3: Monday January 6, 2025

Day 3 is a virtual session. Below is a draft of the schedule and details will be added no later than Monday 12/2. Please check back regularly for updates.

**Dual Immersion Teachers will report to Fremont Elementary School on 1/6 for a full day of DI specific training.

NTO Day 3 Agenda

8:15-8:30am Welcome/Introductions/Overview of the Day-Everyone

Click HERE to Join

8:30-9:45am Session One Break Outs (Please check your Teams Calendars for your invites for the sessions to ensure you attend the correct one).

Parent Communication for Counselors: Click HERE to Join

Pre-Induction Support for Teachers on PIPS, STPS or Intern Credentials: Click HERE to Join

Standards Based Learning for Elementary Teachers: Click HERE to Join

Restorative Conversations, Proactive Classroom Management for Middle School Teachers: Click HERE to Join

Supporting Homeless and Foster Youth in Secondary Settings for High School Teachers: Click HERE to Join

9:45-10:00am Break

10:00-11:15am Session Two Break Outs (Please check your Teams Calendars for your invites for the sessions to ensure you attend the correct one).

Supporting Student Transitions for Counselors: Click HERE to Join

Pre-Induction Support for Teachers on PIPS, STPS or Intern Credentials: Click HERE to Join

All Things Literacy for Elementary Teachers: Click HERE to Join

Everything Physical Education for PE Teachers: Click HERE to Join

Restorative Conversations, Proactive Classroom Management for High School Teachers: Click HERE to Join

Highly Effective Engagement Strategies for Middle School: Students Click HERE to Join

8:30-11:15am Sessions (Please check your Teams Calendars for your invites for the sessions to ensure you attend the correct one).

Special Education Workshop for Special Education Teachers: Click HERE to Join

Music Education Workshop for Music Teachers: Click HERE to Join

11:15-12:00pm Closing Session with AEA-Everyone

Click HERE to Join

12:00-1:00pm Lunch

1:00-3:00pm Collaboration and Preparation