Early Completion Option

Los Angeles Unified School District Teacher Development and Support Teacher Support Unit

Induction Early Completion Option Attendance at the Early Completion Option Orientation is a pre-requisite for acceptance.

The Commission-Approved BTSA Induction Program provides the Early Completion Option (ECO) to all qualifying program participants in accordance with Senate Bill 57 (Scott). This option serves experienced and exceptional candidates.

Applications are available online at http://acts.lausd.net/BTSA. All submissions must be word processed or typed.

Complete application packets are DUE no later than 5:00 pm October 30, 2009.

Please submit the following: ____ Induction Early Completion Applicant Information 2009-10 ____ Signed Letter(s) of Recommendation from supervising principal(s) over the last two years (Template attached)  The principal’s may choose to have an administrative designee complete the letter of recommendation if they are responsible for completing your stull evaluation  Must include dates of employment  Must be printed on school letterhead with original signature ____ Early Completion Applicant Self-Assessment ____ Copy of ECO Orientation Confirmation of Attendance

Complete application packages will be acknowledged as of the date received. (If materials are missing they will be returned and reassessed as of the date submitted with all components.)

Please note that for participants entering in the 09-10 academic year all work must be completed by June 30, 2010 regardless of the date that you begin this option. Participants who do not complete the program by that date are subject to all requirements of the full induction program.

Please make a copy of the completed application materials for your records.

Completed application materials should be submitted in person or by mail (faxes and emails will not be accepted) to:

LAUSD BTSA Program, ECO 333 South Beaudry, 14th Floor LA 90017 Attention: Peggy Taylor Presley Los Angeles Unified School District Teacher Development and Support Teacher Support Unit INDUCTION EARLY COMPLETION OPTION PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN

Enrollment in the BTSA Program  State  LAUSD Year 1 Orientation--½ Day Early Completion Option Session Mandatory ECO Advisement --½ Day Reflective Engagement in Formative Assessment for California Teachers (FACT)  Context for Teaching/Assessment of Teaching Practice  Inquiry: Pedagogy  Inquiry: Self-Selected Focus Based on Evidence of Practice  Summary of Teaching Practice Three Local District Seminars Surveys and Evaluations Portfolio Review/Summary of Teaching Practice

* Professional Development to Support Self-identified Goals  Optional Professional Development will be offered throughout the year to allow for deeper understanding and extension of skills in the areas that teachers have identified as areas for growth through their self-assessment and inquiry process.  Many of these opportunities allow the teacher to receive salary points.  Information on selection and registration for these opportunities will be posted on the LAUSD BTSA website. Additional opportunities can be accessed through the LAUSD Learning Zone. Los Angeles Unified School District Teacher Development and Support Teacher Support Unit INDUCTION EARLY COMPLETION APPLICANT INFORMATION 2009-10 MUST BE WORD PROCESSED – DOWNLOADABLE FORM Name______Employee # ______Type of California preliminary credential held (attach a copy):  Multiple Subject Elementary, grade ___  Multiple Subject Middle School Core, subjects ______ Single Subject in ______Home Address ______E-mail______City ______Zip______Home Telephone ( ) ____ - ______Cell Phone ( ) ____ - ______School ______Local District ______Current School Calendar:  Traditional  90/30 Track ____  Concept 6 Track ____

Prior experience as a teacher of record (please check all that apply, must attach verification) _____ Completion of an Accredited Intern Program through ______

_____ Two years public classroom experience as a register carrying teacher with satisfactory evaluations Name of school: ______District:______

City, State ______Years as teacher of record ____

Name of school: ______District:______

City, State ______Years as teacher of record ____

As an Early Completion Option Applicant, I agree to complete the following should I be accepted: 1. Enroll in the program, attend orientation, advisement and portfolio review sessions and complete the portfolio. 2. Complete the required Local District Support Meetings 3. Complete the required Formative Assessment for California Teachers (FACT) components, including the development and completion of at least two Individual Induction Plans based on reflection and self-assessment. 4. Attend the Portfolio Review/Summary of Teaching Practice 5. Complete the LAUSD mid-year survey and the state survey.  I am aware that the Early Completion Option is an accelerated program which allows me to earn a California Professional Clear credential.  I understand that the SB 57 legislation allows the Early Completion Option for teachers with substantial experience who have demonstrated exceptional performance in their classroom practice.  I understand that ECO is not available to teachers who were enrolled in the regular BTSA program and did not complete the requirements. (By application you certify that you were not previously in the program.)  I also understand that if I am unable to keep pace with the accelerated ECO Induction Program I will be transitioned to full induction and will need to complete the regular program. Name (print)______Date ____/____/____ Signature ______Employee Number ______Los Angeles Unified School District Teacher Development and Support Teacher Support Unit Accepted by:______Date ____/____/____

INDUCTION EARLY COMPLETION OPTION SELF-ASSESSMENT FORM 2009-10 MUST BE WORD PROCESSED – DOWNLOADABLE FORM – (document will automatically expand when filled in)

Please write a reflection/self-assessment about your performance for each area of the California Standards for the Teaching Profession (CSTP). You may want to study the CSTP prompts in the extended CSTP booklet. (Please note: three pages total for all six standards, 12 point double spaced)

Engaging & Supporting All Students in Learning

Creating & Maintaining Effective Environments for Student Learning

Understanding & Organizing Subject Matter for Student Learning

Planning Instruction & Designing Learning Experience for All Students

Assessing Student Learning

Developing as a Professional Educator Los Angeles Unified School District Teacher Development and Support Teacher Support Unit Site Administrator Letter of Recommendation

Beginning Teacher Support and Assessment (BTSA) Early Completion Option

Template—to be printed on school letterhead and submitted with original signature. Additional comments may be added by the site administrator at their discretion.

Teacher Name ______Employee Number ______

School ______Local District ______

Dates of Employment as a teacher of record at this Location ______

I understand that AB 57 legislation allows for the Early Completion option in order to allow teachers with substantial experience who have demonstrated exceptional performance in their classroom practice to complete the clear credential program at an accelerated pace.

The teacher named above has shared with me their intent to apply for the BTSA Early Completion Program.

I have reviewed the requirements for the accelerated clear credential program which include the following: 1. Enroll in the program, attend orientation (1/2 day), advisement (1/2 day) and portfolio review sessions and complete the portfolio 2. Complete the required Local District Support Meetings (three 2 hour meetings) 3. Complete the required Formative Assessment for California Teachers (FACT) components, including the development and completion of at least two Individual Induction Plans based on reflection and self-assessment, which must include evidence of meeting the standards for Equity for All Students, Teaching English Learners and Teaching Special Populations. Evidence of use of effective Pedagogy and Technology is to be integrated within them. (Timely assignment of a support provider is essential to completion of this component) 4. Final Portfolio Review/Summary of Teaching Practice 5. Complete the LAUSD mid-year survey and the state survey.

Upon reviewing the requirements for the accelerated clear credential program I believe that this teacher has the capacity, organizational skills and dedication to effectively complete the program without negatively impacting their ability to fulfill their classroom responsibilities.

With my signature below I am recommending that ______be accepted into the BTSA Early Completion Option.

______Name (Please Print or Type) Date

Signature ______

Position ______