Centinela Valley UHSDBTSA Induction Overview
September 16, 2013
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There are 170 approved BTSA Induction programs across the state.
Some are consortiums and some are district specific.
Some are locally designed, others use the state provided programs (FACT).
All approved programs must meet the same BTSA Induction standards.
Beginning Teacher Support and Assessment
Goals of the LLHCV BTSA Induction Program
To improve the educational performance of students through better classroom instruction facilitated by improved training and support of beginning teachers.
To enable teachers to be effective in teaching students who are culturally, linguistically and academically diverse.
To hold all teachers to high standards and expectations to ensure academic success for all students.
To promote the professional success and retention of promising new teachers.
To enable Participating Teachers to apply for a California Clear Credential upon successful completion of the BTSA Induction Program.
Credential is valid forthe life of the holder aslong as renewal fee and evidence ofmeeting professionalfitness are submittedevery five years.
Ongoing professional growth is theresponsibility of thecredential holder andbased on anyrequirements theemploying schooldistrict may have.
Learning to Teach Continuum (SB 2042 Credential Structure for MS/SS Credentials)
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Post-Baccalaureate
5th Year Program
Internship Program
Induction Program
Advanced Curriculum Demonstration
Formative Assessment and Support
Frequent Reflection on Practice
Individual Induction Plan
Application of Prior Knowledge
Preliminary CredentialPreparation
Clear Credential Preparation
Clear Credential Renewal
• Teaching Performance Assessment (TPA)
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Professional courtesy is the foundation of a good working relationship. You are responsible for our
success. There is always the challenge of relevance. If our progress is getting off course,
get us back on track.
Guidelines: Keep scheduled appointments Be timely Notify SP if you’re going to be late Notify SP if you are sick or off campus on appt day Notify SP if you need to reschedule
Weekly contact time will include instructional as well as non instructional time Scheduling process for appointments (Outlook
Calendar) Responding to Emails from SP, Induction Office and
Assistant Superintendent of BTSA Induction
Let’s take a look at Outlook!
Tools that are the focus in any given week are to be completed BEFORE your next scheduled BTSA
meeting.
Different types of PD for IIPs include, but are not limited to:
· New Teacher Networks Support Provider Collaboration
· Literacy/Matah Specialist Internet Research, Support Director of C & I Support Colleague Collaboration Site Professional Development
BTSA work is confidential, but BTSA progress is not.
The Director of C&I communicates with Support Providers about Participating Teacher progress.
The Director of C&I meets with Principals in to discuss progress toward your Clear Credential.
If needed, additional communication with Principal and Director of C&I may occur throughout the year.
BTSA Network evaluations
Program surveys are conducted in January and March
Our program is an accredited Clear Credential pathway and surveys provide evaluative data towards improving our program.
Failure to participate in the surveys within the completion window will result in follow up from your Support Provider and/or Director of C&I.
Once you’re in…what then?
FACTFormative Assessment for California Teachers
Formative Assessment for California Teachers – FACT
Support Providers (SPs) & Participating Teachers (PTs) work through Inquiry Cycles
Each Inquiry is a cycle of “formative assessment”
Formative assessment system used is FACT
Measures improvement of the PTs practice by using: The California Standards for the Teaching Profession (CSTPs) The Continuum of Teaching Practice (CTP)
Measures student learning in relation to CA academic content standards
SPs play a critical role in the implementation of FACT
Utilize evidence – Observations, student work, student performance
Weekly meetings (minimum one hour a week)
Reflect with PTs on evidence to improve performance
FACT Formative Assessment Modules
The FACT modules are located on the district website and help capture important information about work so that it can be systematically analyzed to refine practice.
The FACT modules include: Module A: Context for Teaching and Learning Module B: Assessment of Teaching and Learning Module C: Inquiry into Teaching and Learning Module D: Summary of Teaching and Learning Module E: Reflections on Teaching and Learning
FACT Modules and Tools located on the BTSA Induction Page of the District Website
Year 1 Teachers
Timeline FACT Module
September thruDecember
Context for Teaching and Learning
Assessment of Teaching and Learning
January thruMay
Inquiry into Teaching and Learning #1
Summary of Teaching and Learning
FACT Year 1 Plan
Year 1 Teachers
Timeline FACT Module
September thruDecember
Context for Teaching and Learning
Inquiry into Teaching and Learning #2
January thruMay
Inquiry into Teaching and Learning #3
Summary of Teaching and Learning
FACT Year 2 Plan
Beyond the Formative Assessment System
How can you and your Support Provider be a team?
Dealing withParents…
Dealing with Communication…
Dealing with Classroom Management…
Dealing with challenging students…
Dealing with paperwork and organization…
Dealing with site-based issues…
Support Provider & Participating Teacher MOUs
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