Professional Development
Professional Learning Opportunities Abound
As beginning teachers, participating in professional development as required or prescribed by Buncombe County Schools is necessary for your professional growth and development, and support your efforts to meet the North Carolina Professional Teaching Standards.
You will find a vast array of professional development opportunities available to you from various sources. Some PD may be required, while some could recommended or self-selected based on your interest and/or need.
Beginning Teacher Support Program
Various program departments in Buncombe County Schools
Your school
Your department
Your subject area
Frontline (AKA: My Learning Plan) district catalog
Others (e.g., CTE Summer Conference, WRESA, state, college courses, observation of master teachers, etc.)
Take advantage of the many PD opportunities available to you this year!
Questions? Please contact Carol O'Connell
This form provides a series of questions to consider as you observe a master teacher. Use this in conjunction with the BCS Instructional Framework.