LAUSD DI/BTSA INDUCTION Orientation 2010-2011 Welcome! LAUSD DI/BTSA INDUCTION Orientation 2010-2011 Slide 1: Welcome (Slides 1-2 = 2 minutes) Welcome to the orientation session for Year II BTSA Induction Program Participants. I am Peggy Taylor Presley and I serve as the Director for the LAUSD BTSA Induction Program. I’m joined by members of the LAUSD Induction team who will be working with you today. I’d like to take a few moments to introduce members of our team.

Expected Outcomes BTSA Program participants will review those components needed to complete the program in order to receive a recommendation for a clear credential. BTSA Program participants will review key elements of the formative assessment system as they relate to their professional practice (FACT). Slide 4: Expected Outcomes (Slides 4-8 = 5 minutes) The “why” of today’s session are shared on our next two slides. We want you to be able to: Review components related to program completion Review key elements of the formative assessment system which aligns with your program design

Expected Outcomes (continued) BTSA Induction participants will link aspects of the Essential Components of Instruction with the Quality of Teaching and Learning Rubric for effective instruction. BTSA Induction participants will identify key calendar dates and timelines essential to completion of the program by June 30, 2011. Slide 5: Expected Outcomes (Slides 4-8 = 5 minutes) You will have the opportunity to see the connections between the Essential Components of Instruction with the Quality of Teaching and Learning Rubric

Guiding Questions How might I use the information that I am learning today to inform my practice and increase my effectiveness in the classroom? What calendar dates and program components are critical to my completion of the program and who do I contact if I have questions? How do the characteristics of my students influence the structure of my classroom, learning environment and instructional planning? Slide 6: Guiding Questions (Slides 4-8 = 5 minutes) Our guiding questions have been crafted to assist you in identifying how today’s session and BTSA Induction components align to assist you in growing as a professional educator. Which of these questions represents a priority for you?

BTSA Eligibility Criteria You must hold a California Preliminary Teaching Credential You must be a teacher of record (have a classroom) within LAUSD or a Charter school within the LAUSD boundaries that has an agreement with us If you have received a Reduction in Force (RIF) notice, but have fortunately been re-assigned in a full time teaching position or have a long-term substitute assignment of at least one semester Slide 7: BTSA Eligibility Criteria (Slides 4-8 = 5 minutes) Individuals who are here today must meet two of the three eligibity criteria which appear on the screen. If you have a question regarding your eligibilty-pease see a member of our Induction team to seek clarification of your status. Our team members will be found at the rear of the room.

“We will not let you fail.” Marva Collins Slide 8: Quote (Slides 4-8 = 5 minutes) This is our commitment. Your success is our success. We will do everything within our power to support and assist you. However, you must make a commitment to be an active participant in your learning. Remember, the state of California has set the renewal requirements for teachers. Don’t lose sight of your role and responsibilities.

LAUSD BTSA Orientation Professional Ethics LAUSD BTSA Orientation Slide 9: Professional Ethics (Slides 9 - 11 = 2 minutes) Our next few slides will assist in a brief review of our professional ethics and expectations

Dispositions Professionalism Know & Complete Your Requirements Communication Reflective Practice & Commitment to Improving as an Educator Integrity-Personal, Professional, Academic Fairness & Respect, All Can Learn Evidence Based Self-Assessment Slide 10: Dispositions (Slides 9 - 11 = 2 minutes) It is important that we share key expectations and assumptions regarding your commitment to the program and process.

Expectations Follow Timelines and Guidelines Professionalism Commitment to Professionalism & Growth Full engagement in the process Access to/Use of Technology Slide 11: Expectations (Slides 9 - 11 = 2 minutes) We ask that you take an active role in your quest for your clear credential. Your major responsibilities are identified on this slide.

Timeline Completion of all components Summary of Teaching Practice Preliminary Credential BTSA Orientation FACT Seminars Mid Year Advisement Completion of all components = Recommendation for Clear Credential Slide 12: Timeline (Slides 12 - 14 = 2 minutes) Our timeline provides an overview of the key components for Year II participants. Completion will yield the recommendation for the clear credential

Outcomes/Big Ideas/Goals 6/12/2018 Continue to focus on your growth as a professional educator Student learning/achievement = central objective of increasing professional skills and knowledge Use of formative assessment contributes to: Inquiry process to examine practice and demonstrate growth Collaboration Induction standards and evidence frame professional development Slide 13: Outcomes/Big Ideas/Goals (Slides 12 - 14 = 2 minutes) Goals of Year II Program NTA February 2004

Continued Areas of District Emphasis 6/12/2018 Code of Conduct Child Abuse--Recognition and Response RtI2 Data-Based Decision Making Slide 14: Continued Areas of District Emphasis (Slides 12 - 14 = 2 minutes) During year II will continue to stress the four areas identified on the slide. Additional information regarding each topic will be found on the resources page which is on the left hand pocket of your folder. --Appropriative professional behavior with students and staff --Follow state and district mandates for issues of suspected/possible child abuse --Support of student learning through the application of response to instruction and intervention --Instructional planning for students must link to data-based decision making NTA February 2004

Quality of Teaching & Learning Rubric New Areas of Emphasis Quality of Teaching & Learning Rubric Slide 15: New Areas of Emphasis (Slides 15 - 17 = 4 minutes) As teachers our major function is to teach. We’d like to spend some time looking key components of teaching and learning.

Quality Teaching and Learning Rubric Insert rubric Slide 16: Quality of Teaching and Learning Rubric (Slides 15 - 17 = 4 minutes) The chart on the screen will also be found in your packet. The five dimensions relate to dimensions which must be in evidence for students to learn. As our district adopts the Quality of Teaching and Learning, you will see that these are familiar elements. What is new, is our adoption of a common language and vision for the act of teaching. We recognize that with effective teaching comes student learning and achievement. You will be introduced to these dimensions during today’s breakout session.

Quality of Teaching and Learning Rubric Quality of Teaching and Learning Rubric helps us to identify and measure quality instruction using a common language Intellectual Challenge Learning Environment Discourse Lesson Cycle Assessment Slide 17: Quality of Teaching and learning Rubric (Slides 15 - 17 = 4 minutes) Although there are 5 Dimensions as listed on slide, we will be focusing on only three. Intellectual Challenge Learning Environment Discourse 15

Superintendent’s 4 Core Strategies Data-Based Instruction Supporting All of Our Employees Transparent Budgeting Quality Schools Slide 18: Superintendent’s 4 Core Strategies (Slides 18 - 19 = 2 minutes) Each week Mr. Cortines addresses each of these four core strategies: Data-based Instruction Supporting All of Our Employees Transparent Budgeting Quality of Schools

Slide 19: Snapshot of newsletter) (Slides 18 - 19 = 2 minutes) LAUSD staff receive weekly updates from our superintendent. He has a consistent focus each week. Be sure to stay tuned to his informed messages.

Year 2 FACT Context for Teaching/Assessment of Teaching Practice—Update Inquiry 2 Inquiry 3 WAIVED!!!!! Summary of Teaching Practice Slide 20: Year 2 FACT (Slides 20 - 21 = 4 minutes) This slide shows the Formative Assessment components for Year II participants who are using the Formative Assessment for California Teachers. Additional attention will be given to your work in this area during the breakout session. Please note that we have waived the requirement for a 3rd Inquiry. This should allow for a sufficient amount of time to complete the revised requirements.

Support Providers Your Support Provider is there to assist and guide your completion of your induction process For the 2010-11academic year there may be a delay in assignment of your Support Provider as a new system is in place Sign up on the Learning Zone for the FACT Work Time sessions in your Local District Slide 21: Support Providers (Slides 20 - 21 = 4 minutes) Your support provider remains your lifeline in BTSA. We are implementing an updated selection process so that you may receive the highest level of support that we can provide for you. FACT Work Time Sessions will be available to you in the interim period of receiving an assigned support Provider. Please go t the Learning Zone to sign up for your Local District sessions.

California Professional Clear Teaching Credential The Road to Completion 6/12/2018 BTSA is the path for Obtaining my California Professional Clear Teaching Credential Slide 22: The Road to Completion (Slides 22 - 24 = 2 minutes) Key elements to completion of the BTSA induction Program. Read aloud the mantra! NTA February 2004

Slide 23: Snapshot of a State of California Clear Credential (Slides 22 - 24 = 2 minutes) This is your goal. You can reach the end of the BTSA road this year.,

Key Components/Year 2 Orientation Formative Assessment (FACT) 6/12/2018 Orientation Formative Assessment (FACT) Work with Support Provider 3 Seminars 1st Semester Local District Mid-Year Advisement 2nd Semester Local District Portfolio Review/Summary of Teaching Practice Surveys/Evaluation Anything not completed in Year One Slide 24: Key Components/Year 2 (Slides 22 - 24 = 2 minutes) This slide identifies the key components of year II. Note that the list element addresses any item which was not completed during your first year in BTSA. NTA February 2004

Registration Registration is required for ALL BTSA events Log into the Learning Zone to register Registration Rescheduling Printing Your Confirmation Slide 25: Registration (Slides 25 - 30 = 5 minutes) Registration is required for all sessions. LAUSD participants must register using Learning Zone. Our charter school participants will use the link on the LAUSD BTSA website for access your registration information.

Registering on the Learning Zone Login to the Learning Zone using your LAUSD Single Sign-In Click the tab for "Courses" Click “Search Certificate" Under Certificate Name, enter "BTSA" Click "Search" Select “LAUSD BTSA Extended  09 10” Click ENROLL NOW Slide 26: Registering on the Learning Zone (Slides 25 - 30 = 5 minutes)

Also Register For BTSA-Induction Advisement, Context for Teaching & Assessment of Teaching Practice 2 1 salary point BTSA-Inquiry: CSTP/Summary of Teaching Practice 2 2 salary points Slide 27: Registration (Slides 25 - 30 = 5 minutes)

Year 1 Classes Please DO NOT register for Year 1 classes! BTSA Staff will handle your registration for these sections Slide 28: Registration (Slides 25 - 30 = 5 minutes)

Selected Participants On-line Portfolio Pilot Program for 2010-2011 Selected Participants Slide 29: On-line Portfolio (Slides 25 - 30 = 5 minutes)

For Consideration Only The on-line portfolio process is a pilot program You may inquire with your Local District BTSA Specialist about pilot availability if interested Slide 30: On-line Portfolio (Slides 25 - 30 = 5 minutes)

The Road to Completion 6/12/2018 Complete the requirements as outlined on the Portfolio checklist Attend your Portfolio Review/Summary of Teaching Practice Session Complete the Request for Verification of Completion Document Slide 31: The Road to Completion (Slides 31 - 34 = 5 minutes) Your portfolio checklist will assist you in tracking your progress along the road to completion NTA February 2004

The Road to Completion (Cont.) 6/12/2018 You will receive an email message outlining the procedure to file for your credential Make an appointment to go the credential unit at the Beaudry Building Take valid identification Be prepared to use a valid form of payment for the state credential fee Slide 32: The Road to Completion, Cont. (Slides 31 - 34 = 5 minutes) After you successful conclude your portfolio review you will receive an email which will outline the procedures you will need to follow so that you may file for your credential NTA February 2004

Completion Guidelines Requirement Due Date Orientation You Are Here! Local District Fall Seminar October or November Context for Teaching Update January 2011 Mid-Year Support & Advisement January or February LAUSD Survey Local District Spring Seminar March or April State Survey Spring Inquiry Completion Early May Portfolio Review/Summary of Teaching Practice April/May/Beginning of June Completion Date May 27, 2011 File for Credential JUNE 2011 Slide 33: Completion Guidelines (Slides 31 - 34 = 5 minutes) Your packet includes a review of the key program components for year II and a suggested timeline. We sincerely suggest that you attempt to stay focused and on schedule. It will help you to reach your goal. * In addition to anything not completed in Year 1

Completion Date You should plan to complete all requirements (Year 1 & Year 2) by May 27, 2011 so that you will have time to apply for your credential before the end of the school year Slide 34: Completion Date (Slides 31 - 34 = 5 minutes) (Ask participant to read the slide)

Closure Please remove your “Steps to Completion” handout and “test” yourself on your knowledge of the BTSA Completion process Slide 36: Closure (Slides 35 - 37 = 2 minutes) As a recap, pull out your steps to completion document and ‘test” yourself” on the BTSA completion process.

Contact We are here to help—if you have questions or 6/12/2018 We are here to help—if you have questions or need assistance please feel free to contact us. Contact information for the Local District BTSA Specialists can be found on our website: http://acts.lausd.net/BTSA Click on the staff link on the left. Or call Central Office BTSA at (213) 241-5495 Slide 37: Contact Information (Slides 35 - 37 = 2 minutes) Your BTSA lifeline is available 24/7 from our website. Additional life support is also available. NTA February 2004