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Gwinnett County Public Schools

New Teacher Orientation

Future teachers going into a NTO session

Congratulations and welcome to Gwinnett County Public Schools! Our school district hires the very best, and we are excited that you have joined our team. We are committed to your success this first year and throughout your GCPS career.


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Day One - Convocation

NTO Convocation Day

 

Tuesday, July 15, 2025

Host: Gas South Convention Center

8:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.| Morning Session

  • Presentation of Colors from Berkmar High School JROTC
     
  • Welcome from the Gwinnett Board of Education Chair, Dr. Adrienne Simmons
     
  • Community Insights from President and CEO of the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce, Nick Masino
     
  • Panel Discussion – LEADing with Purpose and Passion
     
  • Student Performance by the Lovin Elementary School Chorus
     
  • Address from Interim Superintendent, Dr. Al Taylor 
     
  • Closing and Reflection


11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. | NTO IgnitED 

Day Two - Induction

GCPS NTO Event 2024

 

Wednesday, July 16, 2025

Host: View school sites below

8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. | District Induction

  • Peachtree Ridge High School | Pre-K and K-5 Teachers (General Education and Special Education)
     
  • Oakland Meadow School | Special Education Alternate Teachers (MoID, SID/PID, and ASD I and II)
     
  • Discovery High School | 6-12 Social Studies, Math, Science, and ELA Teachers (General Education and Special Education)
     
  • Seckinger High School | CTAE, Computer Science, STEM Specials, World Language, Fine Arts, ESOL/Multilingual Learner, and Physical Education/Health Teachers; Counselors, Speech Language Pathologists, and Psychologists 

 

*Be on the lookout for an official GCPS email with your specific site assignment.

Day One: NTO IgnitED

Whether you're stepping into the classroom for the first time, returning to GCPS, or transitioning into a new role, NTO IgnitED is where your journey begins—with support, with purpose, and with the spark to LEAD.

NTO IgnitED is designed to launch new educators into their GCPS journey with confidence, clarity, and connection. This event is more than a training or vendor fair—it's a celebration of your new role as a leader in learning.

Welcome Expo Information        Optional Professional Learning Session Information 

Invited Speakers and Performances

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Prepare to LEAD from Day One: Action Items and Resources for New Teacher Orientation and the First Days of School

  • How to navigate the staff portal
  • District-wide pre-planning information


 

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Hear From Last Year's Attendees

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This experience has been so helpful and inspiring. I feel ready to begin a successful school year.2024 NTO Attendee
 

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I belong.2024 NTO Attendee
 

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The facilitators were incredible.2024 NTO Attendee
 

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I loved it….absolutely amazing2024 NTO Attendee
 

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I had a wonderful time! Full of learning!2024 NTO Attendee
 

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It was an amazing experience. I feel honored to be a part of the team.2024 NTO Attendee
 

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GCPS is so innovative and really cares about the quality of education that their students receive.2024 NTO Attendee
 

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I LOVE the organization of the orientation. Everything was laid out. Materials were provided and useful.2024 NTO Attendee
 

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It was a great experience where I learned a lot that will help me in my first year of teaching.2024 NTO Attendee
 

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