WELCOME !
BTSA Induction Program Orientation
Please visit the refreshment table and complete Packet C
LAUSD Classroom or Qualifying Charter School Teacher
Holder of a California Preliminary Teaching Credential
BTSA Eligibility
Agenda
General SessionNorms, Outcomes, ConnectorProgram RationaleDispositions/ExpectationsProgram RequirementsTools for SuccessNext Steps
Professional Development SessionOptional Early Completion Session
Early Completion Option (ECO) Eligibility
Experience as a teacher of record Intern experience orTwo or more years teaching experience
Fulltime assignment with LAUSD or qualifying Charter School
Submission of ApplicationAttendance –
Orientation/Informational Session
Collaborative Norms
1. Equity of Voice
2. Active Listening
3. Respect for ALL Perspectives
4. Safety and Confidentiality
Outcomes
Participants will be able to:Identify initial steps as a program
participantIdentify themselves as part of a
learning communityRecognize resources to support
successful completion of Induction Program
Connector
K-W-L
What I Already Know About BTSA?
What I Want to Know About BTSA?
Program Rationale
What is Induction?Phase of Teacher DevelopmentPeriod of Socialization & EnculturationA Formal Program for Beginning Teachers
Role of Support Provider
Ongoing support Average of 8 hours/month
Provides assistance & guidance throughout the formative assessment process (FACT)
Model & encourage collaboration and reflection as key elements in both student and adult learning
Video Clip
Teacher Induction in Action
Program Rationale
Why Induction? Increase student learning, especially among
traditionally underserved student populations
Improved teaching performanceNew professional norms of collaboration
and life-long learningTo support teaching and learning
What Does Induction Look Like?
California Standards for the Teaching Profession (CSTP)
1. Engaging and Supporting All Students in Learning
2. Creating and Maintaining Effective Environments for Student Learning
3. Understanding and Organizing Subject Matter for Student Learning
4. Planning Instruction and Designing Learning Experiences for All Students
5. Assessing Students for Learning
6. Developing as a Professional Educator
Induction Standards 5 and 6 Effective Teaching
Standard 5: Pedagogy
Standard 6: Universal Access:
Equity for All Students
Teaching English Learners
Teaching Special Populations
Dispositions
It is the expectation of the LAUSD BTSA Induction Program that all participants reflect and support effective teaching and learning by:
Fully attending all required componentsArriving to expected events on timeBeing actively engaged with full focus
Program RequirementsBTSA Participants
Year 1 and Year 2:
Refer to your brochure
Timeline
Requirement Due Date
Orientation August or September or October
Fall Seminar October or November
Context for Teaching/Assessment of Teaching Practice (CFT/ATP) Partial Submission
On or Before December 2, 2011: 2.1 – 2.5 By January 31, 2011: 2.6 – 2.11
Mid-Year Support & Advisement January or February(Cross-Cultural Community Information 2.8a)
Submission of Individualized Induction Plan (IIP) Cells 1-4
On or Before February 24, 2012
LAUSD Survey Spring
Spring Seminar March or April
State Survey Spring
Inquiry Completion Early May
Portfolio Review/Summary of Teaching Practice May
Completion Date June 15, 2012
BTSA Alignment to District’s Core Beliefs
Core Belief #1:“Start With Students”
English Language Learner/Standard English Learner (ELL/SEL) Induction Standard 6a: Universal Access:
Teaching English Learners “Participating teachers instruct English Learners
using adopted standards-aligned instructional materials.”
State requires evidence of growth in strategies provided to ELL/SEL students
Core Belief #2:“Families Are Our Partners”
Home School CommunicationSample Practices (Joyce Epstein)Parent ConferencesSample “TIPS” ActivitiesParent ChecklistHomeless Education Program
Core Belief #5:“Effective Teaching, Leadership, and Accountability”
Application of data: Program analysisContext for TeachingMy Data
Application of Data
Application of Data
Registration Procedures
Learning Zone Page 4
State Consent www.btsa.ca.gov
Attendance VerificationLearning Zone – “My History”
Learning Zone
Log in to the Learning Zone
Navigating to Course Offerings
Finding “Courses”
Fall Seminars
Course Requirements/RegistrationBTSA 1st Semester Class—FACT Context for Teaching/Assessment of Teaching Practice with Support Provider (2 Salary Points Available Upon Successful Completion of Requirements)
Event Participant Time Content
Orientation All Participating Teachers 3.5 hoursAug. or Sept. or Oct.
Policies and ProceduresDistrict Priorities & InitiativesFormative Assessment—Overview- Context for Teaching/Assessment of Teaching Practice (CFT/ATP)
August FACT Work Time(Optional)
Year Round Participating Teachers
2 hours Support for beginning CFT/ATPIndividualized Support
Sept. FACT Work Time (Optional)
All Participating Teachers 2 hours Support for beginning CFT/ATPIndividualized Support
Oct. FACT Work Time (Optional)
All Participating Teachers 2 hours Formative Assessment (FACT) & Individualized Support
Fall Seminar All Participating Teachers 2 hoursOct. or Nov.
Focus on CFT/ATP; Teaching English Language Learners/SELs
Nov. FACT Work Time (Optional)
All Participating Teachers 2 hours FACT & Individualized Support
Dec. FACT Work Time (Optional)
Extended PTs and by request 2 hours FACT & Individualized Support
Tools for Success
Site Administrator LetterResourcesPacket “C” to be turned in TODAY:
MOU (2 pages)HR Contact FormPublicity Authorization and Release
Congratulations!
…..on taking your first steps towards earning your California Clear Teaching Credential!
Your BTSA Support Team
Peggy Taylor Presley – Director Aleeta Powers – Coordinator LD 1 & 6 Denise Busby – Specialist LD 2 & 3 Jeanne Gamba – Specialist LD 4 Barbara Locker Halmy – Specialist LD 5 & 8
Professional Development
Transition to Break-Out Session