LAUSD BTSA Induction Program

Program Design 2013-14

Welcome Please enjoy the refreshments!

Agenda Welcome Norms Objectives BTSA Roles & Responsibilities

Program Goals Key Components Program Requirements

Registration Procedures Resources MOU Program Staff and Contacts

Collaborative Norms • Equity of Voice

• Active Listening

• Full Engagement

• Respect for All Perspectives

• Safety and Confidentiality

• Self-Monitoring of Electronic Devices

Objectives Receive an overview of the vision and structure of

new teacher induction Understand BTSA Roles and Responsibilities Understand the processes and procedures

necessary for successful program implementation

BTSA – What is it?

Beginning Teacher Support and Assessment Program

Induction Phase of Teacher Development A formal program for Beginning Teachers

Program Overview

State BTSA Induction Video

BTSA Program Rationale BTSA guides participants as they:

• Examine Practice and Grow as a Professional Educator

• Develop Habits of Mind • Set a Foundation for Collaborative Practice • Earn a California Clear Teaching Credential

Key Components

Assistance from a Support Provider/Mentor Formative Assessment Activities (FACT)

Professional Development

BTSA Eligibility

LAUSD Classroom or Qualifying Charter School Contracted Teacher Holder of a California Preliminary Teaching

Credential Charter must have a MOU on file

Which Program?

Charters within Education Service Centers (ESCs) North, South, East and West LAUSD BTSA

Charters within ESC South (Formerly LD 7) Pilot Program – Year 2 participants only Full Time Release Mentors (FAS)

If new hires in the ESC South Pilot Schools Please see Denise Busby

Program Offerings 2013-14 Full Induction Program Year I

Full Induction Program Year II

Early Completion Option (ECO) = accelerated one year program must submit application by 9/28/13 must be accepted into program according to criteria must attend mandatory informational session

following orientation

Program Requirements Orientation for each semester course

Four semesters Completion of Formative Assessment for each

course (FACT) Electronic portfolio submission Feedback provided by co-instructors

Seminar* each semester Attend Colloquium each year Completion of required surveys each year

State Local (LAUSD)

BTSA Support (optional activity)

*Year II participants complete an alternate activity

Early Completion Option (ECO) Eligibility Experience as a teacher of record

Intern or two years or more experience Fulltime assignment with LAUSD or qualifying

Charter School Submission of Application by deadline Attendance at Orientation & ECO Information

Session

Registration

Program Registration Saves Participants $7,000!

LAUSD Registration

Register via LAUSD Learning Zone Complete or reactivate EZ Access Applies to Participating Teacher and

Support Provider

LAUSD BTSA Website http://talentmanagement.lausd.net/teacher_administrator/btsahome

Learning Zone -- lz.lausd.net

EZ Access For Non-LAUSD/Charter Employees Account Request For Non-LAUSD Employees

The EZ Access System enables Non-LAUSD/Charter school employees to apply for a District Single Sign-On (SSO) and reactivate expired/inactivate SSO account electronically via the web. An SSO account provides Non-LAUSD/Charter school employees with a single login and password to access additional LAUSD, web-based, applications (Welligent, ISIS, My Data, etc.). EZ Access allows for faster and easier access, for both the users submitting requests and the administrators authorizing requests. Please proceed to the links below to begin or review the following guides:

EZ Access Quick Start Guide (For Site Administrators) EZ Access Quick Start Guide (for Teachers, Service Providers,

or other Users)

State BTSA Registration

Required to secure funding Visit www.btsa.ca.gov – consent form Participating Teachers Support Providers

Must register by December 1, 2013

Resources

Program Support

Program Support LAUSD BTSA website

http://talentmanagement.lausd.net/teacher_administrator/BTSAHome

State BTSA website www.btsa.ca.gov

Teacher Support Unit (213)241-5495

Fiscal Resources- February 2014 --Support Provider Stipend --Sub Release --Support Provider Professional

Development

Memorandum of Understanding

Elements of the MOU

MOU

Formal agreement must be on file Establishes roles and responsibilities LAUSD Charter School

Checklist

Closing Questions Additional resource opportunities – please

contact members of our staff: Peggy Taylor Presley, Director Aleeta Powers ESC North* Barbara Locker ESC South* Denise Busby ESC West* Jeanne Gamba ESC East*

* Includes Intensive Support and Innovation Center Schools