Transcript AUSD BTSA Induction Board Report September 11, 2007
AUSD BTSA Induction
Board Report September 11, 2007
BTSA 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 – Level 1 Special Ed Optional (Counts towards Clear) Optional (Counts towards Clear) – Level 1 ROP Optional Not Interns or those with emergency credentials
2007-2008
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 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
Training that builds on pre-service learning Job-embedded Professional development Learning for Standards A Balance of Support and Challenge 2 Year Process Teachers Showing Application of Standards
What is Induction?
Support Provider Coaching Inquiry Cycle: Plan, Teach, Reflect, Apply Using Student Data Self-directed Learning Plan Using the CA Standards for the Teaching Profession Peer Observation and feedback
Program 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 NEW 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
Induction 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 Induction Consortium (EBBIC)
5 Districts : Alameda, Berkeley, San Leandro, San Lorenzo, Newark (Lead) District Coordinator : Shirley Clem Site Coordinators : Cindy Frankel, Diana Kenney, Terrill Olsen Support Providers Participating Teachers
Coordinating 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:
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
Outcomes
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 Communication – – Team Page - BTSA Calendar Post & share work -Forum -Message Center - 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
Announcements Links to CFASST Forms, Surveys, Roster, Forums, Assignments, Calendar, Everything in one place
eCoach 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 Highlights
47 Participants - Half of our New Hires We retained 18 out of 23 Year 1’s from last year Support Provider Return Rate High EBBIC and District partnership eCoach -Tool for BTSA program implementation, as well as teacher planning, collaboration & resources
BTSA Induction
“Wisdom comes from observation and experience, not just education.”