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New Teacher Orientation and Information for New Hires for the 2025-2026 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:

Friday, August 1, 2025

Welcome to the Antioch Unified School District! We are delighted that you will be joining our team of educators! We are pleased to share information regarding our annual New Teacher Orientation that provides three days of pertinent information for our new hires. Our first day together is scheduled for August 1, 2025. You will start your day at your assigned school site at 8:30am for a site orientation and device checkout. After your site orientation ends, we will meet at the auditorium at Black Diamond Middle School located at 4730 Sterling Hill Drive. Below is an outline of what you can expect on Day One!

Day One: Monday, August 1st Agenda At A Glance

8:30-10:00am Site Orientation and Device Check Out

10:00-10:30am Travel to Black Diamond Middle School

10:30-10:45am Superintendent’s Welcome and Overview

10:45-11:45am Antioch Education Association Meeting

11:45-12:15pm Lunch (on site and will be provided)

12:15-1:15pm Breakout Session #1

1:20-2:20pm Breakout Session #2

2:25-3:25pm Breakout Session #3

3:25-3:30pm Closing