BT Support Program
The Focus of the North Carolina Beginning Teacher Support Program
The Regional Education Facilitators monitor and guide Public School Units (PSU) as they provide quality induction programs that nurture and support the professional growth of a beginning teacher. The work of this team is to ensure that State Board of Education policies (TCED-016, EVAL-004, and LICN-014) are understood and implemented at the local level. Program webinars for beginning teacher coordinators, quarterly Beginning Teacher Support collaborative meetings, annual Peer Reviews with critical friends, and continuous professional development allow each stakeholder to stay abreast of current policy while building networks and professional relationships. These networks establish avenues for support from teacher preparation programs through the three-year induction period in a LEA/Charter. A five-year program monitoring cycle ensures compliance with State Board policy for induction and evaluation requirements. Program monitoring is not intended to be punitive yet to provide avenues for assistance and growth as each PSU in the state of North Carolina works toward meeting state guidelines. Data collected from these monitoring visits serve as a catalyst for support in terms of technical assistance and professional development.
State Board Policy for Beginning Teachers:
State Board policy outlines Beginning Teacher Support Standards for Traditional and Lateral Entry Teachers. According to policy, every PSU must have an approved Beginning Teacher Support Plan on file. The BTSP plan incorporates the three-year induction period and evaluation requirements. A template is provided to guide coordinators in the development and approval of the BTSP plan.
Policy on the Beginning Teacher Support Program TCED-016 effective September 3, 2020.
Policy establishing the Teacher Performance Appraisal process EVAL-004
Policy on licenses for non-teacher education graduates LICN-014
Resource Links:
2023 BT Coordinator Webinar Recording
2023 BT Coordinator Webinar Slides
Alternative Evaluation Validation Chart
TCED - 016 for Principals Resources Presentation Slides
TCED - 016 for Principals Resources Webinar Recording
Charter School Beginning Teacher Support Information
The following provides helpful information on Beginning Teacher Support for Charter Schools:
The NC Office of Charter Schools, through educational collaboration, provides leadership to establish and engage a quality charter school culture resulting in legal compliance, board performance, financial integrity, and academic excellence.
License Procedures: https://www.dpi.nc.gov/educators/educators-licensure/forms-and-faqs
NCDPI Office of Charter Schools: https://www.dpi.nc.gov/students-families/alternative-choices/charter-schools