1. Clear Credential Program Barbara Howard, Director Sharon LaValley, Credential Administrator Riverside County Office of Education Division of Educational Services Teacher Support Center (951) 826-6632 Fax (951) 826-6950

3. Standards-Driven Programs Teacher Preparation Program Standards California Standards for the Teaching Profession Induction Program Standards Teacher Performance Expectations Pre-Service Programs Induction Programs Commission Accreditation System

4. What is BTSA Induction? Beginning Teacher Support and Assessment State-funded Induction Program Co-sponsored by the California Department of Education (CDE) and the Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) Designed to provide opportunities for newly-credentialed, beginning teachers to expand and deepen their teaching knowledge and skills Supports a smooth transition from teacher preparation into the complex responsibilities of teaching. Fulfills the requirements for the California Clear Multiple and Single Subjects Credentials

5. www.btsa.ca.gov 2007-08 Participating Teachers in California30,119 Multiple Subjects Credentials19,774 Single Subject Credentials13,697 BTSA programs are locally designed and implemented in accordance with the Standards for Quality and Effectiveness for Professional Teacher Induction Programs and are accredited by the CTC to recommend candidates for the Clear Multiple or Single Subjects Credential in California.

6. Benefits of BTSA Promotes professional well-being of participating teachers through the support process. Improves teaching performance through mentoring, reflection, and self-assessment. Enhances the academic achievement of a diverse student population by using proven, research-based strategies and methodologies. Job-embedded route to complete a credential.

7. Eligibility Induction Enrollment Employed as a PK – 12 th grade teacher Valid preliminary teaching credential –Multiple Subjects –Single Subject –Education Specialist –Designated Subjects State Funding First two years in a qualifying position at a public school Options if state funding not available: – Induction private pay – University clear credential program

8. A Teacher’s Journey “The beginning is the most important part of the work.” - Plato

9. Attitudinal Phases AUG SEPT OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL ANTICIPATION SURVIVAL DISILLUSIONMENT REJUVENATION REFLECTION ANTICIPATION Phases of First Year Teaching Adapted from Moir, E. (1999). Mentoring Matters, p. 5

11. "The quality of the teacher is the single most important ingredient in improving student achievement. An investment in teacher quality needs to start at the earliest stages of a teacher's career and continue throughout a professional lifetime. " - Ellen Moir

12. Thank You!