The Beginning Teacher Support Program (BTSP) is a state-mandated, three-year induction program for beginning teachers. The induction program provides a systematic structure of support for beginning teachers for the first three years of their careers so that they can: 

• meet the state’s professional teaching standards.
• impact learning of all students in distinguished ways.
• remain in the profession and grow within it.

A three-day paid orientation is provided for all first-year teachers prior to the opening of school. This program engages novice teachers with district staff and resources as they acclimate to their roles. In addition to receiving information on district and state policies related to the Beginning Teacher Support Program (BTSP), professional learning is provided in instruction, family engagement, working with diverse learners, the MTSS process, and developing equity-centered classrooms. Designed to give novice teachers a "head start" on the first year of teaching, novice teachers receive three days of additional pay for their participation when those days happen outside of teacher workdays.

Beginning teachers engage in ongoing professional learning opportunities and support groups each month, focusing on issues/topics of significance to those new to the profession. Professional development is specifically designed to meet the growing needs of teachers in their first three years, growing capacity in classroom leadership, equity, pedagogical practices, and differentiation.  With an important emphasis on mental health, self-care workshops, and social events are an essential component of the program.  

The district offers a strong mentoring program with one-on-one mentors provided for all beginning teachers (those in their first three years of teaching). To be eligible to serve as mentors, teachers must hold a Continuing Professional License (CPL) and have successfully completed mentor training.