BTSA Induction Academy “A caring, competent, and qualified teacher for every child is the most important ingredient in education reform and, we believe, the most frequently overlooked.” From the Report of the National Commission on Teaching & America’s Future, What Matters Most: Teaching for America’s Future, © Sacramento City Unified School District

Welcome and Introductions Cancy McArn Director, Human Resource Services

BTSA Induction Goals Improve PT performance Improve the teaching of students from diverse backgrounds Improve learning for all students Increase new teacher satisfaction Retain capable new teachers Provide professional development for new teachers in order to satisfy CLEAR credential requirements as determined the CCTC

BTSA Induction Program Components FACT BTSA Induction Academy (September) Winter Seminar (January) Year-end Colloquium (May) One-on-One support through weekly meetings and informal observations Professional development opportunities

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California’s Learning to Teach System Preliminary Credential Preparation Professional Clear Credential Preparation Credential Renewal PRELIMINARYPRELIMINARY PROFESSIONALPROFESSIONAL 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) Induction Program Advanced Curriculum Preparation Formative Assessment and Support Frequent Reflection on Practice Individual Induction Plan Application of Prior Learning Professional Growth Program Individual Development Plan Advanced Curriculum Studies Advanced Subject Matter Reflection on Practice Based on Teacher’s Goals SYSTEM QUALITIES 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

California Standards for the Teaching Profession 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

Professional Commitment CSTP1-5EngagingManagingKnowingPlanningAssessing CSTP 6 Developing as a Professional Educator

California Standards for the Teaching Profession Four Ways to Use 1. To provide a common language to talk about classroom practice. 2. To help identify areas of strength and areas of professional growth. 3. To guide the design and implementation of professional development experiences. 4. To link teacher preparation with induction and on-going development.

FACT: What to Expect

Importance and Purposes of Documentation throughout FACT Preservation of information Writing supports processing and internalizing information Demonstrates commitment on the part of the teacher Documents growth over time Provides documentation for the BTSA Induction Teacher’s Portfolio Accountability

FACT Overview What is FACT? FACT is the Formative Assessment for California Teachers. What are the foundations of FACT? The foundation of FACT are: California Standards for the Teaching Profession (CSTP) Standards of Quality and Effectiveness for Professional Teacher Induction Programs (Induction Standards) K-12 Academic Content Standards for Students and California Frameworks Evidence

How is FACT structured? Context for Teaching PTs will learn about their environment and the resources and challenges it offers. Assessment of Teaching and Learning Linking teacher preparation knowledge, CSTP and Induction Standards based, classroom observations Reflections on Teaching and Learning Inquiry into Teaching and Learning (IIP Embedded Across) PTs will explore aspects of their teaching practice. Reflections on Teaching and Learning Summary of Teaching and Learning Reflection on teaching, students and personal growth FACT Overview

Registering with BTSAsupport.com You’ll register online with BTSAsupport.com at the following URL: At this site, you will create your own username and password. You will use this username and password each time you return to the site. After registering at this site, you will log onto the site using the following URL: If you have any questions regarding BTSAsupport.com, please contact me at

Events - check out up coming events and learn more about them. Keeps track of hours for events attended (unless you specify District hour PD or CPT) Will send you an reminder about the event Academy, professional development sessions, Winter Seminar, Colloquium, etc.

Logs 18 different discussion/activity choices Keeps track of FACT in the drop down box 20 hours of PD will be logged here Focus: Plan, Teach, Reflect, Apply Comments: SP, PT, and Admin Next Steps and Next Meeting Date should go in this area. EVERY PT needs to comment on log and acknowledge the log

Resources Located on the left side of the home screen Place to download files to print out. Calendars, California Frameworks, Conferences, FACT, General, Handbooks, Induction Materials, National Board Certification, Newsletters, Program Applications, Sub Request Forms, Weekly Messages Home Events Assessments Forums My Profile Logs Resources Support Log out

Milestones Located on the right side in a box labeled “Things to Do” under “Check Progress” Track the progress of FACT, District Events, BTSA Documentation for Participating Teachers, and BTSA Documentation for Support Providers Things to Do Complete Assessments Support Provider Meeting Check Progress Milestone Report

Induction Standard 5 – Pedagogy Standard 6 – Universal Access: Equity for all Students Standard 6a – Teaching English Learners Standard 6b – Teaching Special Populations

Induction Portfolio  Induction Standards 4 artifacts to demonstrate your proficiency of the standard... Each artifact is accompanied by a reflection  FACT Either the documentation, cd, or flashdrive  BTSAsupport.com milestone reports, also available

Submission Process  Complete Exit Interview (can be found at BTSAsupport.com) and insert into Induction Portfolio  Submit Induction Portfolio to BTSA Induction office  Induction Portfolio is then evaluated  You’ll receive a confirming regarding completion  The program will submit an application to CTC on your behalf

Program Handbooks BTSA Induction Handbooks available on-line. FACT Handbooks In the room today and available on-line

Getting Started  Complete an Application  Complete the PT Agreement  Complete the online State Consent Form at  Begin meeting with your assigned Support Provider  Register on

Closing Consent Forms PT/SP login to BTSAsupport.com Materials

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