Induction Program Goals

The Los Angeles Unified School District BTSA Induction Program has been approved by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. Participation in the program fulfills requirements for obtaining a Professional Clear Teaching Credential. Through structured professional development and formative assessment activities, Participating Teachers will meet the following program goals:

Increase student achievement by effectively implementing the elements of the California Standards for the Teaching Profession.

Enhance knowledge of content specific pedagogy and strategies to increase student achievement in the core content areas.

Strengthen knowledge and implementation of effective assessment tools and strategies to correctly diagnose student attainment of identified standards in the core content areas;

Increase knowledge and implementation of English Language proficiency assessments;

Develop proficiency in using state-adopted academic content standards and district curriculum in the core content areas to design learning experiences to meet the needs of all students.

Who qualifies for participation in the BTSA Induction Program?

Teachers who have received a Ryan or SB2042 Preliminary Credential from an accredited teacher preparation program.

Out-of-state teachers who have 1-2 years of teaching experience in their former state and hold a Preliminary Credential from the state of California.

Clear Credential holders in their first or second year of teaching.

Participants are required to register online for this two year program.

Teachers who have taught for two or more years on a Preliminary or Clear Credential may be assessed a yearly fee to participate in the BTSA Induction Program.