Fresno Unified BTSA Induction

1. Fresno Unified BTSA Induction Year 1 Orientation 2009-2010

2. 2008-2013 District Goals • All students will excel in reading, writing and math • All students will engage in arts, activities, and athletics • All students will demonstrate the character and competencies for workplace success • All students will stay in school on target to graduate

3. Roadmap to Excellence 2008-2013 Career-Ready Graduates Annual Targets (Performance and Process) District Improvement Action Plan Fresno Unified School District Goals Board Core Beliefs and Commitments

4. Contact Information • Director: Jonel Mueller • Support Staff: Lynn Mead • Support Providers: Randy Brown, Raine Bumatay, Keda Buttles, Debra Cavallaro, Shirley Davidson, Jose Espinoza, Beverly Gibson, Lois Ortiz, Susan Reyes, Joyce Richardson, Gayle Spencer, Luz Todd, Deborah Young

5. Contact Information • BTSA office phone number: (559) 248-7463 • BTSA office mailing address: 4120 N. First St., Fresno 93726 • District BTSA Web site: www.fresno.k12.ca.us/divdept/btsa

6. Program Rationale • Guide participating teachers in preparation for Clear Credential • Provide an effective transition into teaching • Support teacher professionalism and positive attitudes about teaching and the teaching profession • Contribute to teacher quality by increasing the district’s retention of exemplary teachers

7. Credential CTC • www.ctc.ca.gov BTSA State Web Site Sign-Up • www.btsa.ca.gov FUSD BTSA Induction Program • BTSAsupport.com

8. California Standards for the Teaching Profession

9. Induction Standard 5 • K-12 Core Academic Content and Subject Specific Pedagogy • Creating a Supportive and Healthy Environment for Student Learning • Teaching English Learners Induction Standard 6 • Supporting Equity, Diversity and Access to the Core Curriculum • Teaching Special Populations (GATE & Special Education) • Using Technology to Support Student Learning Woven Throughout the Two Years

10. FUSD Cycle of Continuous Improvement Planning of Instruction Instructional Strategies Reflection Analysis Assessment

11. FUSD BTSA InductionInquiry Cycle Completion Document Year 1 Instructional Strategies Lesson Plan including Diff. Inst. Tool with student work Planning CP, IG, SFCR, Pre-ASW Inquiry Cycle Standard 5 Pedagogy Assessment Observationof differentiated instruction/pedagogy Planning Additional LP w/student work & observation (if needed) Reflection Context Reflections Standard 5: Pedagogy Analysis ASW, FC

12. FUSD BTSA InductionInquiry Cycle Completion Document Year 1 Instructional Strategies Lesson Plan with student work Planning CP, IG, SFCR, Pre-ASW Inquiry Cycle Standard 6A EL Assessment Observationof EL Strategies Planning Additional LP w/student work & observation (if needed) Reflection Impact on Students’ Learning PT Reflection or CAL Analysis ASW, FC

13. FUSD BTSA InductionInquiry Cycle Completion Document Year 2 Instructional Strategies Lesson Plan including Diff. Inst. Tool with student work Planning CP, IG, SFCR, Pre-ASW Inquiry Cycle Standard 6 Universal Access Assessment Observationof GESA/Equity strategies Planning Additional LP w/student work & observation (if needed) Reflection Context Reflections Standard 6: Universal Access Analysis ASW, FC

14. FUSD BTSA InductionInquiry Cycle Completion Document Year 2 Instructional Strategies Lesson Plan with student work Planning CP, IG, SFCR, Pre-ASW Inquiry Cycle Standard 6B Special Populations Assessment Observationof Positive Behavior Support Strategies (PBS) Planning Additional LP w/student work & observation (if needed) Reflection Impact on Students’ Learning PT Reflection or CAL Analysis ASW, FC

15. BTSA Induction Program Requirements • Sign up for BTSA (Year 1 only) www.btsa.ca.gov • Attend Professional Learning Communities (PLC) for Year 1 &Year 2

16. BTSA Induction Program Requirements for Participating Teachers • Meet with Support Provider regularly • Complete Induction Standards 5 & 6 • Complete Formative Assessment System (FAS) • Collect and organize evidence/artifacts for portfolio • Submit portfolio for progress checks & end of year verification • Complete BTSA end of year survey online

17. Participating Teachers’ Roles & Responsibilities • Build a portfolio for the Commission on Teacher Credentialing and California Department of Education which demonstrates professional practice • Meet with BTSA support provider regularly for guidance as monitored by BTSA director • Participating teachers direct the uses of formative assessment evidence generated from their teaching practice • It is the responsibility of the participating teacher to meet the BTSA Induction Standards in order to receive a clear credential

18. Support Providers’ Roles & Responsibilities • Meet with participating teachers regularly • Guide participating teachers with collection of evidence/artifacts for portfolio • Assist participating teachers with the Formative Assessment System (FAS) • Assist participating teachers with professional development based on the California Standards for the Teaching Profession

19. BTSA Induction • Two year program • Mandated process by SB 2042 & SB 1209 • Completion expected within two years • Units available from CSUF and FPU for BTSA Induction. Possible 9 units each year.

20. Participating Teacher Declaration of Intent • Please sign and date • Return to presenter prior to leaving Welcome to Fresno Unified School District