BTSA Participating Teacher

Orientation/Module A 2011-12

Anne Yarroll-Melnick ayarroll@sandi.net

Karen Evans kevans@sandi.netJanice Pingel jpingel@sandi.net

Rich Redmond rredmond@sandi.net

AgendaWelcome/IntroductionsParticipating Teacher HandbookRoles and ResponsibilitiesPortfolio ChecksLogging PD HoursSalary Advancement CreditExit Presentations/ColloquiumMoodle and E-Portfolio

BTSA Consent Form Learning Academy PD Interest Inventory

Participating Teacher Handbook

Training Dates PT Contract Roles and Responsibilities (SP and

PT) Request for Reassignment Completion Agreement Resource Books Release Days Triads E-portfolio-How To…

Release Days

Two Release Days for PT’sThree Release Days for SP’s

Release Day ProcessRequest for Absence on District Business Form

TriadFall

Discussion of SP support PT focusRelease Days (Who might

the PT observe?)Site PD (What’s coming that might support PT?)

TriadSpring

Discussion of PT progress PT future plans/focusAdministrative ideas for support

Invitation to Colloquium or Exit Presentation

Resource Teacher Role

To support and inspire participating teachers in the development of exemplary classroom practice as they transition from a preliminary credential to a professional clear.

Resource Teacher Responsibilities

Plan, teach, facilitate, Orientations, Learning Academies (PT), Coaching Clinics (SP), Portfolio Checks, PD, Course Work, Exit Presentations/ Colloquium

READ/CHECK/GRADE, E-Portfolio (including additional PD hours)

Give “green light” for PT to apply for clear credential

Support Provider Role

To serve as a professional role model in content & pedagogy and to provide intensive individualized support and coaching for participating teachers, based on their needs.

Support Provider Responsibilities

Provide classroom/FACT guidanceConduct and record 3 formal

observations READ ALL PT portfolio work Record comments after EACH entry in PT portfolioParticipate in Triads (Fall and Spring)Prepare PT for Portfolio ChecksEncourage/suggest PD (45 hours)

Participating Teacher Role

To build your confidence and competence as a professional educator through reflective practice and the use of provided resources.

Participating TeacherResponsibilities

Collaborate/coordinate with SPAttend ALL Learning Academies,

Portfolio Checks, and Classes (Ed Sp)

Complete all FACT/course work at a graduate level capacityEnter 45 PD hours in E-portfolioCommunicate with RT

Portfolio ChecksPurpose

Keep PT on track with deadlines

Check for quality of work Build rapport with colleagues

and RT Problem solve as needed

Three times per year SP’s do not attend

Portfolio ChecksDates/Times

You will sign up on the Moodle site for a ONE hour block of time (4:00-5:00 OR 5:00-6:00) on ONE of the following dates:

Portfolio Check #1-December 6 OR 7 Portfolio Check #2-February 21 OR 22 Portfolio Check #3-May 1 OR 2

All meetings will be here at Mission Beach Center

Portfolio ChecksExpectations

1. Completed FACT work is entered in E-portfolio.

2. Completed FACT work will be shared with RT.

3. Completed FACT work will be shared with other PT’s.

4. Discussion prompts will be addressed.

5. Questions and concerns will be addressed.

Professional Development Opportunities Check folder on Moodle site for:

San Diego County Office of Education PDState/Local/National ConferencesDistrict and Non District ConsultantsERO HighlightsAlso include:Site PD (Professional NOT Operational)Master’s ClassesAnd don’t forget:Professional Reading

E-portfolioLogging PD Hours

Log 45 hours of PD hours for the year

District Salary Advancement Credit

One Year = 9 District Credits Two Years = 18 District Credits Education Specialist = 23 District Credits (5 units of coursework) One Year (ECO) = 12 District Credits

Colloquium/Exit Presentations

Colloquium (Year 1) Informal Sharing of Practice

Exit Presentations (ECO and Year 2)Panel Presentation Format (PowerPoint)

Exit Presentation Focus: Growth over time in BTSA

Dates/Times/Place (TBD)

BTSA Induction Consent & PD Interest Inventory

Janice Pingelwww.btsa.ca.gov (consent form)

www.sandiegoeducate.com (survey)

Moodle and E-Portfolio

Rich Redmond

Contact Us! Anne Yarroll-Melnick (Program Manager) email: ayarroll@sandi.net Phone: (858)539-5342 Karen Evans (General Education RT)

email: kevans@sandi.netPhone: (858) 539-2602

Janice Pingel (Special Education RT) Email: jpingel@sandid.net Phone: (858) 539-2609 Rich Redmond (Technology RT)

email: rredmond@sandi.netPhone: (619) 277-6527