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BTSA Induction Requirements for New Teachers

Requirements for each Participating Teacher in the Sacramento BTSA Consortium are the same, whether the participant is signed up for CSUS graduate level credit or not.

First Year Participating Teacher

Ninety hours of direct participation culminating with a teaching portfolio. (90 hours is equivalent to 6 units of graduate level credit from California State University, Sacramento).

Hours Requirements
2 Hours BTSA Orientation
40 Hours Weekly Individual Coaching & Small Group Tutorials based on the California Standards for the Teaching Profession (CSTP) and Student Content Standards using the Formative Assessment for CA Teachers (FACT) as a focus.
24 Hours Professional Development based on the California Standards for the Teaching Profession (CSTP) and Student Content Standards. Participating Teachers may attend four 6-hour Saturdays sponsored by BTSA.
10 Hours Inquiry cycle: Equity for All Students
12 Hours Four SCOE Benchmark Seminars. Sessions are determined based on Participating Teachers' identified needs.
2 Hours Portfolio Presentation.

Second Year Participating Teacher

Ninety hours of direct participation culminating with a teaching portfolio.

Hours Requirements
2 Hours BTSA Orientation
40 Hours Weekly Individual Coaching & Small Group Tutorials based on the California Standards for the Teaching Profession (CSTP) and Student Content Standards using the Formative Assessment for CA Teachers (FACT) as a focus.
24 Hours Professional Development based on the California Standards for the Teaching Profession (CSTP) and Student Content Standards. Participating Teachers may attend four 6-hour Saturdays sponsored by BTSA.
10 Hours Inquiry Cycles: Special Populations & English Learners
12 Hours Four SCOE Benchmark Seminars. Sessions are determined based on Participating Teachers' identified needs
2 Hours Portfolio Presentation

First and Second Year course requirements for Support Providers are very similar to Beginning Teacher, but not exactly the same.

Early Completion Option

Learn more about BTSA's early completion option.

Additional Links

California Department of Education

California Commission on Teacher Credentialing

U.S. Department of Education

 

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