BTSA/PAR

Human Resources

BSTA

Beginning Teacher Support and Assessment (BTSA) Induction is a state-funded program designed to support professional development of beginning teachers and fulfill the induction requirements for a Professional Clear Credential. BTSA programs serve approximately 23,000 first and second year teachers.

 

Our two-year Induction program includes:

• A support provider to work with each participating teacher
• Differentiated support and formative assessment for eligible Preliminary Credential teachers.

 

BTSA Induction helps teachers:

• Engage in long term planning of curriculum and instruction
• Reflect on their practice
• Make sound instructional decisions
• Increase student learning
• Collaborate with colleagues
• Develop as a professional educator
• Stay in the teaching profession
• Obtain a Professional Clear Credential

 

Benefits of BTSA:

• Collegial support
• One-on-one collaboration
• Specialized training
• Release time
• Regular support seminars
• Formative assessment
• A standards-based program
• FACT ( Formative Assessment for California Teachers)
• Professional publications
• Observation opportunities

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PAR

Peer Assistance and Review

In keeping with Article 28 of the collective bargaining agreement, the AEA and the District have established a teacher Peer Assistance and Review program; PAR support is provided to permanent teachers who volunteer for assistance or who are referred to the program because of an unsatisfactory evaluation.

The PAR Joint Committee consists of five members: three are certificated classroom teachers, one each from elementary, middle and high school, selected by the AEA, and two members are administrators selected by the district.  The Joint Committee reviews PAR reports prepared by Consulting Teachers and makes recommendations regarding a referred teacher’s progress in PAR.

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BSTA/PAR Contacts

Sandy Wong
Teacher Support, Coordinator
(510) 337-7027
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