AUSD BTSA Induction AUSD BTSA Induction

Board Report September 11, 2007

BTSA Induction ServesBTSA Induction Serves New teachers in their first 2 years of teaching with a credential– 2042 Multiple/Single Subject Preliminary -Required– Clear Multiple and Single Subject -Optional– Ryan Preliminary -Optional (Counts towards Clear)– Level 1 Special Ed -Optional (Counts towards Clear)– Level 1 ROP -Optional

Not Interns or those with emergency credentials

2007-20082007-2008 Of the 50 Brand New Hires to AUSD this Fall

– 22 BTSA Year 1– 2 BTSA Year 2

Also Participating are:– 18 re-hired Temps now in BTSA Year 2 (4 temps did not return)– 5 newly credentialed teachers Year 1

47 TOTAL: 27 Year 1, 20 Year 2 (4 more than last year)

Support ProvidersSupport Providers

33 active for 2007-08– 10 newly trained this year– 11 continuing Year 2 training– 13 fully trained continuing to support– SP Retention Rate 80%

All Support Providers receive four 2-hour Advanced Training sessions each year– Mentoring Matters– Induction Requirements– Support Provider Identified Needs

What is Induction?What is Induction?

Job-embedded Professional development

Training that builds on pre-service learning

Support Provider Coaching

2 Year Process

Inquiry Cycle: Plan, Teach, Reflect, Apply

Using Student Data

Peer Observation and feedback

Self-directed Learning Plan

A Balance of Support and Challenge

Learning for Standards

Using the CA Standards for the Teaching Profession

Teachers Showing Application of Standards

Program RequirementsProgram Requirements Meeting Attendance

– 5, including Colloquium Formative Assessment

– Meet approx. once a week with a Support Provider to do inquiry and reflection using teacher observation and student data

Professional Development in Induction Standards 15-20– 3 hours in each Standard (9 hrs per year)

Induction Portfolio of 46 elements – Teachers show evidence they are implementing the standards

NEW

Induction Standards 15-20Induction Standards 15-20

Standard 15 - Content Standards Standard 16 - Using Technology Standard 17 - Equity and Diversity Standard 18 - Safe, Healthy Environments

Standard 19 -Teaching English Learners

Standard 20 - Teaching Special Populations (Special Ed, GATE)

East Bay BTSA InductionConsortium (EBBIC)East Bay BTSA InductionConsortium (EBBIC)

5 Districts: Alameda, Berkeley, San Leandro, San Lorenzo, Newark (Lead)

District Coordinator: Shirley Clem

Site Coordinators: Cindy Frankel, Diana Kenney, Terrill Olsen

Support ProvidersParticipating Teachers

Coordinating our EffortsCoordinating our Efforts

EBBIC Leadership Team - Newark Directors and District Coordinators

design Induction program in compliance with state requirements

Input From All Stakeholders- Advisory Board, District Coordinators, Site

Coordinators, Support Providers and Participating Teachers

- Meeting Discussions, Surveys, Analysis of program data

District Coordinator implements local program

District Coordinator works with EBBIC and District to:

District Coordinator works with EBBIC and District to:

Provide BTSA training– New Teacher Orientation– BTSA Induction Orientation/Advisement– 3 CFASST meetings– 4 Support Provider Advanced trainings– Colloquium– Coordinate Induction Standards Staff Development

Verify progress of all Participating Teachers– 1:1 Conferences twice each year– CFASST Completion– Induction Portfolio– Professional Development Requirements

OutcomesOutcomes

Teachers obtain Clear Credential Teachers learn best practices for professional growth, collaboration and inquiry

Increased knowledge of subject matter, students and pedagogy for Standards

Teacher Growth = Increased Student Achievement

Teacher retention in the profession

eCoach: An online learning environment eCoach: An online learning environment

Communication – Team Page - BTSA Calendar -Message Center– Post & share work -Forum - Blog

Coaching– Online Feedback with lesson planning, IIPs, projects, etc.

Resources– Web links - BTSA/CFASST documents– Teacher Created Lesson plans/units -District info

Universal Builder– Project templates -Survey builder– Induction Plan Template -Portfolio template– Lesson/Unit Planning -Self-assessment rubrics

Team Page for Support Providers and Participating Teachers

Team Page for Support Providers and Participating Teachers

Announcements Links to CFASST Forms, Surveys, Roster, Forums, Assignments, Calendar, Everything in one place

eCoach ProvideseCoach Provides Improved Communication Instant access to latest BTSA & district information, updated materials, etc.

Ability to provide timely feedback through online coaching

Ability to provide professional development online, including make-up opportunities for missed trainings

Instant survey data Teacher accountability, Built-in record keeping

Tools for teaching and collaboration

BTSA HighlightsBTSA Highlights

47 Participants - Half of our New Hires

We retained 18 out of 23 Year 1’s from last year

Support Provider Return Rate HighEBBIC and District partnershipeCoach -Tool for BTSA program implementation, as well as teacher planning, collaboration & resources

BTSA InductionBTSA Induction

“Wisdom comes from observation and experience,

not just education.”