ALL TEACHERS participating in LAUSD BTSA Induction must complete the Core BTSA component of our program that includes:

Year 2 Program Requirements
Registration
  • LAUSD BTSA
  • California State BTSA (www.btsa.ca.gov)
Orientation
Instructional Seminars (6 Hours)
Standards 16-20 Evidence of Proficiency--all standards evidence must be complete at final portfolio check
CFASST Events 7-12
Evidence Collection & Portfolio Review
Online BTSA Program Survey (April-May)
Colloquium--Central Office
Optional:
  • Mid Year BTSA Conference (optional for Full Induction/required for ECO/JIMP/Charter Schools)
  • Standard 16-20 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 17: Equity & Diversity

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

    Non-Salary Point Evidence of Proficiency Pathway

    Session 1 -- Completed at Year 2 Orientation
    • Provide a word processed standards-based lesson plan that reflects what you are implementing in your classroom.  Click Here to access guidelines for creating your lesson plan aligned to Standard 17.
    • Completion of Formative Assessment events so that evidence of growing proficiency in all elements of Standard 17 is present--refer to the elements of the standard as you complete the process to ensure that you have shown evidence related to each element (i.e. how have you examined your beliefs, attitudes, and expectations related to gender and sexual orientation and created a gender-fair, bias free learning environment). Be prepared to share with your portfolio reviewer where the evidence for each element is located.

    You may wish to refer to the Standard 17 Lesson Plan checklist as you prepare your lesson plan.
     

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

    • Please refer to the Year 1 EOGP page for information on completing Standard 18.

    Standard 19: Teaching English Learners

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

    Non-Salary Point Evidence of Proficiency Pathway (Portfolio)

    Session 1 -- Completed at Year 2 Orientation

    Lesson Plan--Completed 2006 Version of CFASST Event 10--this is a lesson series, not a single lesson!

    You may wish to refer to the Standard 19 checklist as you complete your work on Event 10.

    Place in Portfolio behind Tab 7

    Standard 20: Teaching Special Populations

    Please refer to the Year 1 EOGP page for information on completing Standard 20.

     

    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