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

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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 1: August 5, 2024 @ Black Diamond Middle School Auditorium

The first session begins at 8:00 a.m. and the day ends at 3:00 p.m. If you have any questions, please contact Amy Bettencourt in the Educational Services department. Please arrive slightly before 8:00am for sign in and refreshments.

NTO Day 1 Agenda

7:45-8:00am: Sign in and Light Refreshments

8:00-8:30am: Welcome and Overview with Superintendent Anello and Cabinet Members

8:30-9:15am: Human Resources with Carrie Wells, Senior Director

9:15-10:45am: Break Out Sessions-schedule will post soon

10:45-11:00am: Break

11:00-11:40am: Payroll Information with Cynthia Rodrigo, Supervisor

11:40-12:40pm: Antioch Education Association (AEA) with Bob Carson, President

12:40-1:30pm: Grab and Go Lunch and Travel Time to Sites

1:30-3:00pm: Site Orientations