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Dear teachers and students,
Below, you'll find a Student Evaluation for Interactive Classrooms. Please take this short survey (only one response per student, please) and click "submit" at the bottom to help us in using technology as both a teaching tool and a learning tool.
Student Evaluation: Interactive Classroom
Please
answer the following questions to the best of your knowledge.
Crossroads BTSA activities for May 2012:
Dear Year Two Participating Teachers,You're in the home stretch! Only one more month left of BTSA and six weeks of school. Can you believe it!? Please read through this brief, but informative message for our BTSA happenings in May.
Self-Assessment
During April, you should have completed self-assessments for both CSTP and Induction Standards (E-2.1, E-2.5, E-2.6, E-2.6a, E-2.6b). All of these self-assessments should be done with the assistance of your Consulting Teacher. Here are instructions on what to do for each:E-2.1 Self-Assessment End of Inquiry #3
Complete column 3 by marking the standards for which you have evidence. Evidence codes are at the bottom of the document. This is a PDF document and must be printed from the website using the blue folder on the front page (see above!). You can modify and save your changes to a file, however, which is recommended. When you are finished completing column 3 only, you can either print your self-assessment out and place it under the Toolbox tab or show the saved PDF Binder Reviewer from your computer.
E-2.5 through E-2.6b Induction Standards Self-Assessment
- Add to the evidence portion of each document with new evidence. You may use bullet-points. Evidence codes are at the bottom of each document. These can be found under Module C online under the PT login.
- Describe
your strengths and challenges related to each of the categories using
the prompts as your guide. Do only
the Final
Self-Assessment date/comments boxes.
Binder Reviews
Prior to May 29, you'll complete your final Binder Review. Please conduct a practice review with your CT prior to this meeting, as it dramatically reduces the amount of time you'll need to spend revising documents or adding to your binder following your actual Review. Here's what you'll need to show:MODULE C
- Inquiry #3 (C-1 through C-8)
- Talking Points for Feb-Apr
- Next Steps 3A, 3B, 3C
- Self-Assessments
- Self-Assessment of CSTP E-2.1
- complete all standards with at least one piece of evidence per substandard
- Self-Assessment of Induction Standards E-2.5, E-2.6, E-2.6a, E-2.6b
- complete "Final Self Assessment Date/Comments" box and add to evidence for each substandard
MODULE D
- Talking Points for May-June
- Reflective Summary of Teaching Practice D-1
- Sample 504, IEP, Behavior Plan, Referral Form for Special Services
- blackout names, if samples include them
- Second Semester Triad Form
- PDExpress Transcripts
- CPR Card (two copies of front/back)
University Credit for Professional Development
Please email, call, or talk to IRIS OKURA if you wish to buy credits. You must buy credits before the end of May.University Credit information:
- iokura@pylusd.org
- (714) 985-8601
- $50 = 1 unit
- BTSA
- 4 units ($200)
- Professional Development
- 15 hours = 1 unit ($50/unit)
Upcoming Events
BTSA Colloquium – 5/30/12 from 4:00-6:00 P.M.
If you have not already signed up on PDExpress, please do so! Please bring your binder (for student evidence you'll share) and a printed copy of D-1 Culminating Questions and Reflections Guide. This will help you in your table group discussions. Know about your various inquiries, how students use and learn through technology in your class, and how you differentiate instruction for all students, including special populations (GATE/special education) and English Learners.
Remember, in addition to your CT, I am here to support you, too. If you need anything at all, just give me a call or an email.
Congratulations to you! You're nearly done!
Melanie
| For questions or more information, contact Melanie Carmona at 714-985-8607 or mcarmona@pylusd.org |  |
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Melanie Carmona, Crossroads
BTSA Director
The Crossroads Beginning Teacher Support and Assessment is a two-year,
developmentally sequenced program of support and Assessment for newly
credentialed teachers teaching in California. The BTSA Program is
administered by the Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District
(PYLUSD), in cooperation with Brea Olinda Unified School and Fullerton
Joint Union High School districts.
Components of the BTSA Program include:
- Recommendation for the Clear Multiple/Single Subject Credential upon completion of all program and CCTC requirements;
- An Induction Portfolio documenting completion of the credentialing process and professional growth;
- Support and mentoring from a trained peer consulting teacher;
- Professional development opportunities through classes and formative assessment, and professional collaboration sessions;
- Early completion option is available for qualified participants;
- Release time for professional development activities and peer observation;
Units for BTSA
Chapman University provides units for BTSA: Four units for completion of all Induction requirements during year one and an additional four units during year two are available for $50.00 a unit.
- Official transcripts must be requested from Chapman University directly by you in writing.
- The BTSA Program cannot request transcripts as they are confidential records and will only be released at the request of the student.
- Instructions for ordering transcripts are available on the PDA website.
Questions about units? Contact us at Crossroads BTSA