2. A Career Ladder is a well defined pathway from one profession to another that includes: Increasing levels of skill and knowledge Increasing levels of responsibilities Increasing levels of compensation Support and guidance

3. What is the LAUSD Career Ladder? Support Program Not Coursework Inclusive All LAUSD Paraeducators Future Teachers NCLB compliance

4. All LAUSD Paraeducators Title I Bilingual Special Education Children’s Centers

5. Why a Career Ladder? Teacher Shortages Teacher Demographics

6. Teacher Shortages Can help fill shortages by encouraging participants to pursue those particular fields 1994-2003 Elementary Currently Math, Science, English and Spanish, Special Education Bilingual

7. CHANGING DEMOGRAPHICS Source: DataQuest ’04-05/LAUSD PCL 04-05 Ethnicity LAUSD Students American Indian0.3 % Asian3.8 % African American11.6 % Filipino2.2 % Hispanic/Latino72.8 % Pacific Islander0.3 % White, Non-Hispanic9.0 % All LAUSD Teachers 0.7 % 8.4 % 12.8 % 2.1 % 27.9 % 0.3 % 47.8 % Career Ladder Teachers 0.3 % 4.4 % 8.3 % 1.8 % 74.0 % 0.2 % 10.9 %

8. Paraeducators as Teacher Candidates Aware of the challenges Experienced Interested in teaching Can be prepared for shortage areas From the community

9. The Obstacles Lack of Support - Money - Family Responsibilities - Advisement Lack of Time Prep for State Mandated Tests

10. What is the LAUSD Career Ladder? Support Program Not Coursework Inclusive All LAUSD Paraeducators Future Teachers

11. Support Services Educational Advisement Training and Support Assistance with State-mandated exams Financial Assistance Hiring Assistance

12. Support Services Educational Advisement Training and Support Assistance with State-mandated exams Financial Assistance Hiring Assistance

13. On-Campus Advisers Local CSUs and Selected Community Colleges Office Hours for Career Ladder Participants Advisees do not have to be enrolled Funded by the Career Ladder

14. Support Services Educational Advisement Training and Support Assistance with State-mandated exams Financial Assistance Hiring Assistance

15. Mini-conferences Twice per year Convenient day and time Information and training Meet others with similar goals Make contact with experienced teachers and On-Campus Advisers Ladder Forums

16. Support Services Educational Advisement Training and Support Assistance with State-mandated exams Financial Assistance Hiring Assistance

17. Reimbursement for Preparation for State-mandated exams California Basic Educational Skills Test (CBEST) $125 maximum. PA 1 a pre-requisite California Subject Exams for Teachers (CSET) or Reading Instruction Competence Assessment (RICA) $150 maximum. PA 1 and PA 2 pre-requisites Submit form, original receipt and brochure or flyer

18. Reimbursement for CBEST Exam Reimbursement of $41 fee upon receipt of CBEST results Up to two administrations of the test.

19. Support Services Educational Advisement Training and Support Preparation for State-mandated exams Financial Assistance Hiring Assistance

20. Tuition Reimbursement Courses leading to a B.A. and credential C or better Incentives to take more units Minimal support at Levels 1 and 2 Increases significantly at Level 3

21. At Level 1 3 semester units 3 X $5 = $15 9 semester units 9 X $7 = $63 At Level 3 3 semester units 3 X $20 = $60 9 semester units 9 X $40 = $360 At Level 5 3 semester units 3 X $30 = $90 9 semester units 9 X $60 = $540

22. Outstanding Teacher Candidates $3000 annually Nominated by school 3.0 GPA Level 3, 4, or 5 Full-time enrollment Funded by LAUSD

23. California School Paraprofessional Teacher Training Program $2,500 annual reimbursement for educational expenses 2.75 minimum GPA Full-time enrollment (18 semester/24 quarter units per year) Funded through a State of California grant

24. 1 2 3 4 5 LAUSD Ladder Performance Area Demonstration Activity Observation by Teacher Reflection Educational Benchmarks Performance Assessments

25. - Knowledge of Program- Classroom Organization Level 1 High School Diploma - Communication Skills

26. - Knowledge of Program- Classroom Organization - Behavior Management - Student Supervision 1 Level 2 H.S. 12 Semester Units - Communication Skills

27. University Enrollment 60 Semester Units - Knowledge of Program- Classroom Organization - Behavior Management - Student Supervision - Introduction to Lesson Plans - Instructional Assistance 1 2 Level 3 H.S. 12 Sem Units - Communication Skills

28. University - Knowledge of Program- Classroom Organization - Behavior Management - Student Supervision - Introduction to Lesson Plans - Instructional Assistance Delivery of lesson plans prepared by teacher & para 1 2 3 Level 4 90 Semester Units H.S. 12 Sem Units 60 Sem Units - Communication Skills

29. University - Knowledge of Program- Classroom Organization - Behavior Management - Student Supervision - Introduction to Lesson Plans - Instructional Assistance Delivery of lesson plans prepared by teacher & para Directed Teaching 1 2 3 4 Level 5 Bachelor’s Degree 90 Sem Units H.S. 12 Sem Units 60 Sem Units - Communication Skills

30. Support Services Educational Advisement Training and Support Preparation for State-mandated exams Financial Assistance Hiring Assistance

31. Walk through teacher processing Assist with posting of degree Assist with placement

32. Participant Commitment Upon Completion of Ladder Work for 2 years as a teacher if offered a position OR Pay back Ladder support

33. Results As of 6/30/05 2, 923 Teachers Hired 68.0% Elementary 16.3% Special Education 89.1% Minority 5-year Retention Rate as LAUSD teachers 83%

34. Contract Language Only for bargaining unit members Pay back of last six months of support if leave position Pay back of everything if offered position and not work for 2 years Oversight Committee

35. The Oversight Committee Equal Representation - Union - District Inclusion of Stakeholders Recommendations to Superintendent

36. Steve Brandick, Director LAUSD Career Ladder Office 333 South Beaudry Avenue, 14 th Floor Los Angeles, California 90017 Voice: (213) 241-4571 Fax: (213) 241-8465 E-mail: steven.brandick@lausd.netsteven.brandick@lausd.net Web Sites: www.TeachInLA.comwww.TeachInLA.com www.Teacherhood.net