jointly administered by

California Commission on Teacher Credentialing

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What is Induction ?

• Two-year program of “job-embedded” learning for preliminary credentialed teachers– 3-year teacher preparation program

• One year at the university level• Two years “on-the-job” training

– Apprentice– Journeyman

Who participates in a BTSA Induction Program?

• Preliminary Multiple Subject Credential

• Preliminary Single Subject Credential

• Education Specialist Credential, Level I

• Out-of-state preparation with less than 5 years experience

BTSA Induction Goals

• Improve beginning teaching performance

• Improve teaching of students from diverse backgrounds

• Increase new teacher satisfaction

• Retain capable new teachers

Success of BTSA Induction?

• Teacher Retention Data (TRD) from 1999 to 2003:

-Four out of 10 teacher remain in the profession after five years.

• TRD from 2003 to 2008

-Nine out of 10 teacher remain after five years.

What is an Induction Program?

• An initiation into the teaching profession ~ guided by – Professional Teacher Induction Standards, – California Standards for the Teaching

Profession, and – State-Adopted Academic Content and

Performance Standards for Students

• A route from a Preliminary Credential to a Professional Clear Credential

Support• Paired with a mentor,

also known as a support provider or advisor

• Meets on a weekly basis with the new teacher

• In most cases, the mentor will become the confidant, buddy, or “life-saver!”

Formative Assessment Cycle

• FAC take place during each year of Induction

-Understanding Context in 1st semester.

-Setting and Reflecting on Professional Goals ongoing throughout the year.

-Examining Practice Through Inquiry in 2nd semester.

California Standards for the Teaching Profession

• Engaging and supporting all students in learning

• Creating and maintaining effective environments for student learning

• Understanding and organizing subject matter for student learning

• Planning instruction and designing learning experiences for all students

• Assessing student learning

• Developing as a professional educator

Content Requirements for a Professional Level Credential

“Real” teaching performance tasks~ “job-embedded learning” in the areas of

• Teaching Curriculum to All Students

– Standard 5: Pedagogy• Use and interpret student assessment• Plan and differentiate instruction• Maintain well-managed classrooms• Users of technological resources

Content Requirements for a Professional Clear Credential

• Teaching All Students

– Standard 6: Universal Access: Equity for all Students

a. Teaching English Learners

b. Teaching Special Populations

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Professional Development

BTSA Seminars/ are focused on the learner and how to demonstrate application of the teaching competencies for:

– Standard 5: Pedagogy

– Standard 6: Universal Access :Equity for all Students

a. Teaching English Learners b. Teaching Special

Populations

Induction: Pathway to a Professional Clear Credential

• Preliminary credential issued by the university

• Preliminary credential is cleared by demonstrating and documenting “real” teaching performance tasks ~ “job-embedded learning”

• Participation in BTSA along with professional development meets the “real” teaching performance tasks and provides the documentation required

• Apply to the BTSA Induction Program for professional clear credential

• Professional clear credential is earned after completing two years of teaching

For additional information

For More Information

www.btsa.ca.gov

Tom Tucker

ttucker@slocoe.org

IHE SB2042 Programs

• If you get hired into a school or district without a BTSA program.

• http://134.186.81.79/fmi/xsl/CTC_apm/recordlist_5th.html

• You, the school or district would pay program fee.