ALL TEACHERS participating in LAUSD BTSA Induction must complete the following program components in the first year of their program:

Year 1 Program Requirements
Registration
  • LAUSD BTSA
  • California State BTSA (www.btsa.ca.gov)
Orientation
Instructional Seminars (6 Hours)
Standards 16, 18, & 20 Evidence of Proficiency (Standard 16 may be completed during Year 1 or Year 2)
CFASST Events 1-6
Evidence Collection & Portfolio Review
Online BTSA Program Survey (April-May)
Colloquium--Local District
Optional:
  • Mid Year BTSA Conference (optional for Full Induction/required for ECO/JIMP/Charter Schools)
  • Standard 18 & 20 Salary Point Option classes

PLEASE NOTE: You are to keep a copy of all work you submit for review!

Standard 16: Using Technology to Support Instruction

Due Date: Please refer to the guidelines for submission set out by your individual Local District.

Non-Salary Point Evidence of Proficiency Pathway

OR
Optional Alternate Pathway for those who wish to earn a Salary Point

Provide a word processed standards-based lesson plan. This may be your CFASST Lesson Plan/Series or another Plan that reflects what you are implementing in your classroom.  Please CLICK HERE to access guidelines for creating your lesson plan aligned to Standard 16. These guidelines apply ONLY to the standards-based lesson plan option.

You may wish to refer to the Standard 16 Lesson Plan checklist as you prepare your lesson plan.

Attend and successfully complete a Learning Zone BTSA Technology Course

Required documentation Includes:

  • p-form
  • course homework

You may access the Learning Zone at the following URL:

  1. Log in to Learning Zone
  2. Select the tab for “Courses”
  3. Click “View Class Offerings”
  4. Under Program, choose “ALL”
  5. Under Keyword, enter “BTSA”
  6. The available classes will appear.

  • Standard 18: Creating a Supportive and Healthy Environment for Student Learning

    • Due Date: Please refer to the guidelines for submission set out by your individual Local District.

    Non-Salary Point Evidence of Proficiency Pathway

    OR
    Optional Alternate Pathway for those who wish to earn a Salary Point (1 Point)
    Standard 18 Seminar -- Completed at Year 1 Orientation Standard 18 Seminar 1 -- Completed at Year 1 Orientation
    Standard 18a-g Evidence of Proficiency--submit completed evidence to Local District BTSA Director Standard 18a-g Evidence of Proficiency--You will submit the following items online as a part of your salary point class.

    You may wish to refer to the Standard 18 checklist as you complete your work.

    You may wish to refer to the Standard 18 checklist as you complete your work.
    Online Component for Standard 18--Click the link to download the instructions for online completion. All work must be submitted electronically for salary point credit.
    Standard 18 Seminar 2--Application of Practice Follow-up Session

    Standard 20: Teaching Special Populations

    Due Date: Please refer to the guidelines for submission set out by your individual Local District.

    Non-Salary Point Evidence of Proficiency Pathway
    OR
    Optional Alternate Pathway for those who wish to earn Salary Points (3 Points)
    Standard 20 Seminar -- Completed at Year 1 Orientation Standard 20 Seminar 1 -- Completed at Year 1 Orientation
    Standard 20a-f Evidence of Proficiency--submit completed evidence to Local District BTSA Director Standard 20a-f Evidence of Proficiency--You will submit the following items online as a part of your salary point class.

    You may wish to refer to the Standard 20 checklist as you complete your work.

    You may wish to refer to the Standard 20 checklist as you complete your work.
    Online Component for Standard 20--Click the link to download the instructions for online completion
    Standard 20 Seminar 2--Application of Practice Follow-Up Session


    Central Office and Local District Seminar Homework:

    Seminar Homework ONLY--this is an optional assignment for those who would like to earn an additional salary point.

    Due Date: June 2, 2008

    Upon completion of 15 hours of Seminar attendance, (including the optional Mid Year Conference) you may submit the following homework assignment to earn an additional salary point. Please note:  Completion of this Seminar Homework assignment is OPTIONAL--it is only required if you wish to receive a salary point for your attendance at BTSA seminars.

    Assignment
    MS Word
    Adobe PDF
    Seminar Homework

    Special Opportunities For Your Own Professional Growth!

    (Please note: The items listed below are for your information ONLY. They are NOT required for completion of your BTSA Induction Program.)

    LAUSD Salary Point Classes

    UTLA Professional Development Classes

    Inner City Arts Professional Development

    Center for Ocean Sciences Education Excellence-West (COSEE-West)http://www.usc.edu/org/cosee-west/index.html

    Governor's Reading Institute     (Advanced & Mastery Levels)

    LUCI Math  http://www.lucimath.org/

    Los Angeles Urban Systemic Program (Math/Science)

    Disney Learning Partnership: Concept to Classroom Workshops

    Teachscape (Reading First Schools only)

    *Note: These options may help you to meet the goals you create on your IIPs