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Program Description
The CCCOE BTSA Induction Program is a collaborative model consisting of a leadership team
comprised of a district coordinator and liaison from each of the participating districts. The district members include curriculum directors, assistant superintendents, human resource personnel, special education
director, bargaining unit leadership, along with a Saint Mary's College (SMC) coordinator and liaison. The
leadership team meets monthly to examine program goals, needs and evaluation data in relation to program
improvement.
SMC has been an integral partner in the BTSA consortium since it's beginning in 1993. The college
supports professional development for new teachers and works with consortium members on an ongoing
basis to provide an effective program for new teachers as they transition from pre-service to credentialed
teaching. The SMC Saturday Seminar Series, established in 1996, is aligned with Induction Standards 5-7
and provides an opportunity for both participating teachers and mentors to complete credential requirements
or complete a Master's degree in Educational Leadership.
The Induction Program also partners with the New Teacher Center (NTC) in Santa Cruz planning
professional development for mentors and participating teachers. Mentors receive training in the NTC
Formative Assessment System which provides both mentors and participating teachers opportunities for
collaboration, lesson planning, classroom observations, analyzing student work, and reflection. Their work
together focuses on the California Standards for the Teaching Profession, state academic content standards,
and Standards of Quality and Effectiveness for Professional Teacher Induction Programs with the goal to
improve teacher quality and student achievement.
Participating teachers in the consortium experience enhanced professional growth and development through
a rich and thoughtful induction process based on local context, individual needs and program requirements.
The CCCOE BTSA Induction Program consistently retains over 80% of its new teachers and provides an
effective transition into teaching for each of the participating teachers.
The Contra Costa County Office of Education BTSA Induction Program (CCCOE BTSA Induction Program) is a partnership of twelve school districts: Acalanes, John Swett, Lafayette, Martinez, Moraga,
Orinda, Pittsburg and Walnut Creek in Contra Costa County, and Albany, Emery and Piedmont in Alameda
County, and the Contra Costa County Office of Education Student Services Programs. In 2010-2011 the
program supported 154 participating teachers (PTs): 120 general education teachers and 34 special education teachers, supported by 45 mentors. The program also collaborates with several charter and private
schools in the county providing a pathway for their teachers to clear their credentials. Program mentors are
full time classroom teachers, partial or full release teachers, or retired teachers.
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Program Objectives
The Contra Costa County Office of Education
BTSA Induction Program provides the necessary opportunities for
each participating teacher to complete all professional credential
requirements. Induction includes a clearly specified process to
insure that participating teachers complete all requirements for
the Professional Clear Teaching Credential.
During the two-year induction process for the participating teacher,
the CCCOE BTSA Induction Program will provide support and guidance
as new teachers begin their professional practice. This will be
achieved through:
- Participating in the formative assessment process, meeting weekly
with a professionally trained mentor, examining classroom practice
and analyzing student work
- Developing an annual Individual Learning Plan (ILP), documenting
planned professional growth activities based on formative assessment
information and individual needs
- Applying the CSTP and state-adopted frameworks and adopted curriculum
materials in one content area in the context of his/her instructional
practice, beyond capabilities demonstrated for the preliminary
credential
- Participating in professional development activities in the
following areas:
- K-12 Core Academic Content and Subject Specific Pedagogy
- Using technology to support student learning
- Equity, diversity, and access to the core curriculum
- Creating a supportive and healthy environment for student
learning
- Teaching English Learners
- Teaching special populations
- Documenting teaching performance assessment outcomes from the
professional teacher education program (when available).
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Mission Statement
Building upon their Teacher Preparation Program, participating teachers will experience enhanced professional growth and development by participating in a rich and thoughtful induction process. The participating teachers will engage in reflective conversations with experienced colleagues about the delivery of effective practice. They will chart progress through the continuum of skills, knowledge, and abilities aligned with the California Standards for the Teaching Profession, state-adopted academic content standards and performance levels for students, and the professional teacher induction standards.
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Induction Program Handbook
Download the entire Contra
Costa County BTSA Induction Program Handbook.
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