THE BALTIMORE TEACHERS UNION (BTU) CONTRACT New Teacher Institute – SY AN INFORMATIONAL WEBINAR PRESENTED BY THE JOINT GOVERNING PANEL

2 STOP! Prior to watching the webinar, please make sure you have completed the accompanying City Schools Inside Scavenger Hunt and pre-reading.City Schools Inside Scavenger Hunt pre-reading Once you have completed both, please proceed with the webinar. At the end of this presentation, you will be asked to complete a short quiz on information from the pre- reading and the webinar itself. Click Here Click Here for the Quiz

WEBINAR AGENDA 3 During the course of this presentation, you will: learn about the Joint Governing Panel and the history of the Baltimore Teachers Union (BTU) contract. become acquainted with the Career Pathway structure. learn how to engage in City Schools Professional Development and advance your career.

A LITTLE HISTORY… Prior to the 2011 school year, City Schools had a traditional teacher contract. Every teacher moved a “step” every year (with at least a Satisfactory evaluation) Only way to move “lanes” was by earning advanced degrees Very little choice and autonomy over career advancement 4

NOW… S ince the school year, City Schools has operated under a novel contract. Teachers now control the pace of their earnings Career advancement is a result of engagement in professional development and other district activities Teachers can advance by demonstrating excellence 5

SO, WHO’S WHO? 6 WHO ARE THE JGP & JOC ? JOC: The Joint Oversight Committee (JOC) is made up of district and union leaders, and makes decisions regarding contractual policies. JGP: The Joint Governing Panel (JGP) makes recommendations to the JOC, and implements their decisions.

MODEL PROFILE SCORING 7 Candidates must earn 80% or above to be placed on the Model Pathway. Candidates who earn 75% - 79% will be given a chance to raise their score to an 80% by presenting and clarifying their profile. Spring 2015 candidates who have a profile scored and are not placed on the Model Pathway must wait until Spring 2016 (Cohort 10) to go through again.

ACHIEVEMENT UNITS 8 Ways to earn AUs Annual evaluations Eligible college coursework AU-bearing district Professional Development AU Professional Activities **12 AUs = one interval movement**

HOW ARE AUs EARNED? Annual Evaluations o Highly Effective = 12 AUs o Effective = 9 AUs o Developing = 3 AUs o Ineffective = 0 AUs Eligible College Coursework o 1 credit = 1 AU A three-credit course is worth 3 AUs. AU-Bearing District PD o Teachers sign up for this PD through their Employee Self- Service portal, which you will learn more about during New Teacher Institute starting on August 10. The number of AUs awarded depends on the duration and requirements of each course. Professional Activities o There are several ways to earn AUs in this category. 9

MOVING FROM STANDARD TO PROFESSIONAL Way #1: Normal pathway progression How it works: Get to Interval 5 of the Standard Pathway and then earn 12 more AUs. 10

Way #2: Accelerated Movement How it works: Complete requirements, move to the Professional Pathway faster than the normal progression 11

What’s the rationale for accelerated movement? The spirit of this contract is for professionals to control the pace of their earnings. The process for accelerated movement highlights engagement in the district. The district wants to retain newer teachers who are engaged and committed to improving their practice. 12

Accelerated Movement Requirements Domain 1: Certification Standard Professional I / II Advanced Professional Domain 2: District Induction New Teacher Institute/New Employee Orientation Domain 3: Coursework and Capstone Project Pre-Requisite Course Completion Capstone Project 13 *Submissions are due every year at the end of May and are the pathway change is effective the following school year.*

Required Coursework  1-AU Instructional Framework and Rubric: Applying TEACH Key Actions to Your Practice  a 2-AU Comprehensive Literacy course (this includes Summer Literacy Academy for K-3 teachers)  any AU-bearing Content course No substitute coursework (including college/graduate work) will be accepted. 14

Where can you find information? 15

NEXT STEPS 16 This is where you’ll find information about: AU opportunities Career Pathways Requirements for Accelerated Movement from the Standard Pathway to the Professional Pathway This is where you’ll find information about: AU opportunities Career Pathways Requirements for Accelerated Movement from the Standard Pathway to the Professional Pathway Get to know City Schools Inside Go to BaltimoreCitySchools.org, click on “Employees,” and then click on “Employee Self-Service.” This is where you’ll find information about: What pathway and interval you’re on Your salary The Professional Growth System, or PGS (This is how you sign up for Professional Development courses through the district) How to submit college and graduate coursework for AUs. Go to BaltimoreCitySchools.org, click on “Employees,” and then click on “Employee Self-Service.” This is where you’ll find information about: What pathway and interval you’re on Your salary The Professional Growth System, or PGS (This is how you sign up for Professional Development courses through the district) How to submit college and graduate coursework for AUs. Once you officially become an employee, get to know Employee Self-Service * The Joint Governing Panel can be reached at

THAT’S IT FOR THE WEBINAR! 17 WELCOME TO CITY SCHOOLS!!! Please contact us any time you have questions and best wishes! **Now, please make sure to complete the short quiz on the pre-reading and the webinar. Thank you!**quiz