Welcome to the SCUSDBTSA Induction Colloquium

May 24, 2012Serna Pennsylvania/Tennessee4:00-5:30 p.m.

Colloquium Objectives

Engage in conversations with a community of learners

Summarize key learnings experienced through the FACT process and BTSA Induction participation

Acknowledge professional growthA venue for celebrating completion of

this year’s work and professional growth

Colloquium Share Purpose

Think holistically about your teaching year

Look at your practiceIdentify areas in which growth has

occurredConsider how you will continue your

professional growth beyond BTSA

Norms

Attend Fully Be present in the roomParticipate and contributeDemonstrate mutual respect

Set aside judgments Positive intentionalityCell phones on meeting status

Special Thanks to:

The BTSA Office Staff:Marjorie Petralli, BTSA Induction Technician

BTSA Support Providers

In Honor of Our:

Participating Teachers (132) Support Providers (28) Site and Central Office Administrators University Partners

Professional Sharing Activity

Fortune Cookie ActivityWrite “Words of Wisdom” to next year’s

participants.Use the red and yellow papers

Directions are on the tables

Directions for “Words of Wisdom” Fortune Cookies

1. Using the square cut-outs of yel l ow and red paper, write down your words of wisdom about the school year and advice you woul d share with a new teacher just entering the profession.

2. I f you’d l ike, sign your name, incl uding your grade

l evel or subject area and school with your wise words.

Fortune Cookies may be pl aced in the bucket by the

sign-ins.

Your “Words of Wisdom” fortune cookies wil l be shared with next year’s participants at an event at the

beginning of the school year.

Thank you for your wise words and participation!

Kelly Dunkley

Interim BTSA Coordinator

You’ve Accomplished

55 hours (Year Two) of meeting time with your Support Provider

20 hours of professional development around either your IIP, around the CSTP, or around the Induction Standards Pedagogy, Equity, Teaching English Learners, and Teaching Special Populations (new)

Formative Assessment

Through your work in FACT, you have used:PTRA Cycle: Plan-Teach-Reflect-ApplyProfessional ConversationsExamination/Analysis of Student WorkCSTP Through the Lens of Your Teaching

AssignmentReflection

Greatest Challenge

Consider your greatest challenge this year Use the index cards located in the middle of

the table to describe: Greatest challenge on one side How you overcame (or are working to overcome)

that challenge on the other side

Gather the cards and designate a reader(s) to share them with the table group and discuss.

California’s Learning to Teach System

Multiple Entry Routes to Teaching for Teachers from Different Backgrounds

ALIGNMENT• California Standards for the Teaching

Profession (CSTP)• State-adopted academic content and

performance standards for students

ACCOUNTABILITY• Candidate Assessment• Participant Completion of Approved

Program• Program Approval

COLLABORATION•Schools/Universities•State Agencies•Practitioner Teamwork

SYSTEM QUALITIES

Preliminary CredentialPreparation

Blended Program• Subject-Matter Requirements• Professional Preparation• Support and Supervision• Teaching Performance Assessment (TPA)

Post-Baccalaureate Program• Subject-Matter Requirements • Professional Preparation• Support and Supervision• Teaching Performance Assessment (TPA)

Internship Program• Subject-Matter Requirements • Professional Preparation• Support and Supervision• Teaching Performance Assessment (TPA)

PRELI

MINARY

InductionProgram

• Advanced Curriculum Preparation

• Formative Assessment and Support

• Frequent Reflection on Practice

• Individual Induction Plan

• Application of Prior Learning

Professional Clear CredentialPreparation

PROFESSIONAL

Credential Renewal

ProfessionalGrowth Program

• Individual Development Plan

• Advanced Curriculum Studies

• Advanced Subject Matter

• Reflection on Practice Based on Teacher’s Goals

Reflection

Key Learnings from these past two yearsAbout yourself as a teacherAbout your studentsWhat do you want to focus on next year?

CSTP Reflection

Year One and AIP PTs:Complete the first column on the CSTP

document.Turn in today

Year Two, ECO PTs:Complete columns two and three.Save with your FACT Module D reflections

as your evidence.

Year Two Next Steps for Clearing Your Credential

Make sure . . .You’ve collected all of your evidenceLocate the exit interview on btsasupport.com

and completeSubmit binder and/or flash drive with exit

interview placed in the inside cover If only turning in a flash drive please place in

an sealed envelope Cover needs name, personal email, and

home or cell phone

Year Two Next Steps for Clearing Your Credential

Your binder and/or flash will be reviewed as soon as possible (you will be contacted if there are additional requirements on your credential that need to be submitted to the BTSA Induction office).

You will receive an email from Kelly or Marjorie that your binder is ready for pick-up.

Year Two Next Steps for Clearing Your Credential

You will receive an email notification from Kelly that your application has been submitted.

You will receive an email from CTC with a confirmation # and directions on how to submit your online payment.

Once payment has been made, you’ll receive your credential within 50 days

Closing

Complete Colloquium Evaluation on Btsasupport.com

FACT documentation may be given to Support Providers, sent via email to Marjorie-Petralli@scusd.edu, faxed to 643-9478 or mailed to Box 770

All FACT work & Hours are due by June 8th, 2012 CSUS documents –online only, deadline is June 30,

2012 “TURN-IN” box on the back table

Thank You For:

Your Participation in the BTSA Induction Program

Your Dedication to the ProfessionHard Work on Behalf of the Students in

the Sacramento City Unified School District