Beginning Teacher Orientation

2026 BT Orientation Presentation

This presentation contains the required components of NCSBE Policy TCED-016. Placeholders have been included so PSUs can add local information (Overview of the PSU's Goals, Policies, and Procedures, BTSP Plans, Local Curriculum Guides, Available Services, and Training Opportunities). Consider using this slide deck and the BT Orientation Checklist together to ensure all policy requirements for orientation are met each year.

BT Orientation Checklist

Click here to access the BT Orientation checklist, which provides a quick visual of the same required components of NCSBE Policy TCED-016.

NCDPI Beginning Teacher Orientation Policy Module

This module shares details about the North Carolina State Board of Education's Mission & Goals, components of policies TCED-016 and how they apply to a North Carolina Beginning Teacher (BT). It also shares additional teacher resources to support the educational journey of the BT in the classroom.

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Additional Resources:

NC Standard Course of Study

Seclusion and Restraint of Students

Policy TCED-016

K12 Standards - Curriculum & Instruction

National Board

Professional Learning in NCEES