San Mateo County BTSA Induction Project

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San Mateo County BTSA Induction Project

• New Teacher Orientation
• 2008-2009

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Welcome to the profession!

• Outcomes
• New teachers will
• Deepen their understanding of the BTSA program
• Determine whether they are eligible to
  participate in BTSA or Induction
• Meet their Support Provider
• Understand program requirements

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Agenda

• Welcome and Introductions
• Introduction of Support Providers
• Overview of BTSA and Induction
• State requirements to earn a clear teaching
  credential
• Project support
• District/site support

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Overview

• BTSA
• Overarching term for system of support for all
  teachers during their first two years teaching
  with a preliminary credential
• Also, the term we use to describe the original
  support program aka, support for teachers with
  Ryan credentials
• Also applies to Education Specialist credential
  holders

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Overview

• Induction
• Aka, 2042 credential
• State required path from preliminary to clear
  Single or Multiple Subject credentials

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Terminology

• Support Provider - Veteran teacher assigned to
  support new teacher through both years of the
  BTSA/Induction program. Aka, mentor, confidant,
  shoulder to cry on, new best friend etc.
• Participating Teacher - Teacher participating in
  BTSA/Induction. Aka PT, new teacher, beginning
  teacher.

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How Do I Know Which Credential I Have?

• Your credential will indicate whether you are
  required to complete Induction
• If you arent sure, ask your Support Provider,
  district HR technician, or San Mateo County BTSA
  Induction Project staff for assistance

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If you have an Education Specialist Credential,
Level I

• To complete the FAS-only/BTSA program, you are
  required to
• Work closely with your Support Provider for two
  years
• Complete the formative assessment process with
  your Support Provider
• You are also required to complete the prescribed
  university coursework

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If you have a 2042 Induction Credential

• You are required to complete the following to be
  eligible for a clear credential
• Work closely with your Support Provider (SP) for
  two years
• Complete the formative assessment process with
  your SP
• Participate in 18 hours of professional
  development each year
• Submit a portfolio documenting your competence in
  the Induction Standards

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Induction Standards

• Pedagogy
• Completed during Year 1
• Universal Access
• Equity for all Students
• Completed during Year 2
• Teaching English Learners
• Completed either during Year 1 or 2
• Teaching Special Populations
• Completed either during Year 1 or 2

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Induction - Professional Development

• To meet the 18-hour per year professional
  development requirement, each PT will select
  district, COE, and/or project offerings that the
  PT and Support Provider agree address goals set
  by the PT

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District Support for BTSA/Induction

• Your district provides a Support Provider,
  release time to observe veteran teachers,
  district analysis and monitoring of credentials,
  and many other services to ensure your success in
  the classroom.
• Districts are required by law to contribute at
  least 2,000 per teacher per year, in addition to
  state BTSA funding. Most districts spend much
  more to support their new teachers!

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San Mateo County BTSA Induction Project Support

• The San Mateo County BTSA Induction Project is a
  state-approved BTSA/Induction program
• Project staff provides
• Professional development seminars for PTs
• Professional development for Support Providers
• Credential analysis and monitoring
• Portfolio review to comply with Induction
  requirements

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FAQs

• My credential is good for five years. Can I wait
  until my second year of teaching to start
  Induction?
• State funding is restricted to the first two
  years as teacher of record on a preliminary
  credential. Teachers who delay starting
  BTSA/Induction will be responsible for the cost
  of the program when they are no longer eligible
  for state funding. The cost of BTSA/Induction is
  currently 6,069 per year.

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FAQs

• Ive been teaching for several years. Why do I
  have to do all this?
• The state designed Induction to accomplish two
  objectives
• Induct new teachers into our profession
• Provide a way for new teachers to demonstrate
  their competence before being issued a clear
  credential

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FAQs

• My preservice program prepared me well for the
  demands of the classroom. Why do I need to repeat
  what Ive already learned?
• Preservice preparation provides the foundation
  and theoretical framework for effective teaching.
  Induction provides the opportunity to deepen
  understanding and apply it in everyday practice.

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FAQs

• Why does the San Mateo County BTSA Induction
  Project require us to do so much paperwork?
• The San Mateo County BTSA Induction Project is a
  state-approved Induction program, and as such we
  support you in complying with the requirements to
  earn your clear credential.

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FAQs

• What if I dont like my Support Provider?
• Our SPs are chosen for both their effectiveness
  as classroom teachers and their skill and ability
  working with adult learners. If your combined
  best professional efforts cannot resolve the
  conflict, please contact the San Mateo County
  BTSA Induction Project Director and we will be
  happy to work with you to resolve the situation.

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Peninsula BTSA Project

• San Mateo County BTSA Induction Project (SMCBIP)
• San Mateo County Office of Education
• 101 Twin Dolphin Drive
• Redwood City, CA 94065-1064
• www.smcoe.k12.ca.us
• 650.802.5328
• Fax [phone]

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PBP Staff

• TBD, Director
• 650.802.5356
• Barbara Taylor, Coordinator
• 650.802.5334 btaylor_at_smcoe.k12.ca.us
• Stacey Tisor, Coordinator
• 650.802.5365 stisor_at_smcoe.k12.ca.us
• Mitzi Soo, Teacher on Special Assignment, Special
  Education/Interns
• 650.802.5357 msoo_at_smcoe.k12.ca.us
• Tricia Giovanazzi, Administrative Assistant
• 650.802.5328 tgiovanazzi_at_smcoe.k12.ca.us
• Buena Dandan, Administrative Assistant
• 650.802.5339 bdandan_at_smcoe.k12.ca.us

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• Best wishes for a successful
• and
• rewarding year!