SC/SVNTP Mentor Forum 8/30/13 CA Induction Program Update: LCFF Unintended Consequences and What Districts Can Do

SC/SVNTP Mentor Forum 8/30/13 What do we know about the impact of LCFF on CA Induction Programs? Induction continues to be a legislated, program for clearing California Preliminary Credentials The state is no longer identifying a revenue stream for Induction (thus, no more BTSA) Funding stream now comes from states to districts and COEs as part of LCFF funding Districts must include Induction expenses in their budgets (Avg. $2-4K) Induction continues to be a legislated, program for clearing California Preliminary Credentials The state is no longer identifying a revenue stream for Induction (thus, no more BTSA) Funding stream now comes from states to districts and COEs as part of LCFF funding Districts must include Induction expenses in their budgets (Avg. $2-4K)

SC/SVNTP Mentor Forum 8/30/13 Unintended LCFF Consequences Induction programs across state are closing leave some teachers with no access to Induction Increase in uneven quality and accessibility of program offerings Growing inequity related to who pays for induction and how much Induction programs across state are closing leave some teachers with no access to Induction Increase in uneven quality and accessibility of program offerings Growing inequity related to who pays for induction and how much

SC/SVNTP Mentor Forum 8/30/13 Pending Changes Governor’s Budget Summary Looming teacher shortage-High quality Induction is key to recruiting and retaining highly qualified teachers, especially in high-need districts AB141 “Bonilla Bill” (In Committee) Beginning in , districts and county offices responsible for providing and paying for induction for all teachers with preliminary credentials at no charge to the teacher Governor’s Budget Summary Looming teacher shortage-High quality Induction is key to recruiting and retaining highly qualified teachers, especially in high-need districts AB141 “Bonilla Bill” (In Committee) Beginning in , districts and county offices responsible for providing and paying for induction for all teachers with preliminary credentials at no charge to the teacher

SC/SVNTP Mentor Forum 8/30/13 Torlakson’s “Greatness By Design” Recommendations for teacher induction: 1.Regular coaching within the educators context by a carefully selected and trained mentor 2.Personalized learning that is integrated with school and district goals 3.Competency indicators required for program completion that support a recommendation for the clear teaching credential Recommendations for teacher induction: 1.Regular coaching within the educators context by a carefully selected and trained mentor 2.Personalized learning that is integrated with school and district goals 3.Competency indicators required for program completion that support a recommendation for the clear teaching credential

SC/SVNTP Mentor Forum 8/30/13 What Does High Quality Induction Include? Comprehensive system of support Full released mentors that are exemplary teachers Intensive ongoing training of mentors Collaborative work with teachers Frequent observations/feedback of teacher practice Content-/context-focused PD with reflective dialogue Rigorous, reflective assessment process Focus on student learning to improve teacher practice Continuous revisions responsive to feedback Comprehensive system of support Full released mentors that are exemplary teachers Intensive ongoing training of mentors Collaborative work with teachers Frequent observations/feedback of teacher practice Content-/context-focused PD with reflective dialogue Rigorous, reflective assessment process Focus on student learning to improve teacher practice Continuous revisions responsive to feedback

SC/SVNTP Mentor Forum 8/30/13 What can you do? Write induction specifically into LCAP Make induction an integrated part of district’s teacher recruitment, retention, and professional development plans and budgets Make sure the Induction program you utilize/create includes the high quality induction components described in this presentation Write induction specifically into LCAP Make induction an integrated part of district’s teacher recruitment, retention, and professional development plans and budgets Make sure the Induction program you utilize/create includes the high quality induction components described in this presentation