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Beginning Teacher Support and Assessment (BTSA)
"Beginning Teacher Support and Assessment", is a state-funded induction program, co-sponsored by the California Department of Education (CDE) and the Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CCTC) designed to support the professional development of newly-credentialed, beginning teachers and fulfill the requirements for the California Clear Multiple and Single Subjects Credentials

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FACT (Formative Assessment for California Teachers)

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Cluster 1 Contacts      Cluster 4 Contacts
Cluster 2 Contacts      Cluster 5 Contacts
Cluster 3 Contacts      Cluster 6 Contacts
Statewide Contacts
Cluster 1 Calendar      Cluster 4 Calendar
Cluster 2 Calendar      Cluster 5 Calendar
Cluster 3 Calendar      Cluster 6 Calendar
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BTSA Induction programs offered...

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What's New!

Routes to a Clear MS or SS Credential [PDF]
A chart on who is eligible to complete an approved Induction Program and which types of Employers are eligible to sign the CL 855 stating that Induction is not available.

  -- updated September 8, 2011


(Statewide) October 13 through 15, 2011 CCTE Fall Conference [PDF]
  -- August 12, 2011

BTSA Induction Program 2011-12 Data Cycle [MS Word]
  -- June 16, 2011

Program Narrative Template for the Clear Education Specialist Induction Program [PDF]
  -- May 18, 2011

BTSA Induction Statewide Meeting 2010 Questions and Answers [MS Word]
This document [MS Word] is a compilation of questions sent to the CTC during the November 17th webcast of the BTSA Induction statewide meeting.
  -- November 23, 2010

Continuum of Teaching Practice [MS Word]
  -- July 27, 2010


Preliminary Multiple and Single Subject Teaching Credential Extension Options [PDF]
  -- June 15, 2010


- BTSA Induction Biennial Report Sample Template -- 2009-10 [MS Word]
- BTSA Induction Biennial Report Sample Template -- 2010-11 [MS Word]
This template was developed by the BTSA CRDs for use by interested BTSA Induction programs. This template includes the information required by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing in a Biennial Report and provides space for approved BTSA Induction programs to collect and record additional data. The additional data includes information that all BTSA programs should maintain The standard biennial report template and guidance are available from the Commission's Biennial Report web page.

  -- Updated September 29, 2010



Information for BTSA Induction Programs related to the Accreditation System [PDF]
This memo provides information about both BTSA Induction Program Assessment taking place in 2009-2010 and the initial program review process for prospective educator preparation programs.

  -- February 25, 2010

Revised CSTP
The California Standards for the Teaching Profession (CSTP) provide a common language and a vision of the scope and complexity of the profession by which all teachers can define and develop their practice. The standards serve and support professional educators in fulfilling their professional roles and responsibilities from pre-service teacher to experienced practitioner. The standards are intended to guide teachers as they develop, refine, and extend their practice.

The 2010 Continuum of Teaching Practice (CTP) is aligned with the CSTP, builds on California's pre-service and Teaching Performance Expectations (TPE) and sets forth a description of teaching that respects the diverse ways teachers pursue excellence in teaching and learning. The CTP is a tool for self-reflection, goal setting, and inquiry into practice.

The CSTP 2009 and the CTP 2010 can be ordered from BTSA Induction Cluster Region Directors.

RegionClusterLink to the Order Form
Northern California1Order Form [PDF]
Bay Area2 CSTP Order Form [MS Word]
CTP Order Form [PDF]
Central Valley3Order Form [MS Word]
Los Angeles4Order Form [MS Word]
Orange, San Diego and Imperial Counties5Order Form [MS Word]
Inland Empire6Order Form [PDF]

  -- Updated September 22, 2010

Revised CSTP Adopted by the Commission and Approved by the Superintendent [PDF]
  -- Updated January 20, 2010

BTSA Induction Program Cohorts
Red     Orange     Yellow     Green     Blue     Indigo     Violet
  -- November 25, 2009

BTSA Induction Transportability Process for Participating Teachers [MS Word]
  -- April 16, 2009

Important information for approved Induction Programs [MS Word]
  -- April 3, 2009

BTSA - CSMP (California Subject Matter Project) Resources For Teacher Inquiry
  -- January 27, 2009

Induction Funding Certification -- 2009 [MS Word]
  -- December 18, 2008

California Beginning Teacher Support and Assessment and Intern Alternative Certification Evaluation Study [PDF]
The University of California Riverside completed an evaluation of the BTSA and Intern programs as required by SB 1209.
  -- link revised January 11, 2008

41-Induction Form for recommending for the Professional Clear Credential [PDF]
Verification of Completion of BTSA Program Form [PDF]
  -- June 5, 2006

BTSA Teachers
Consent Forms:
   • BTSA PT 2011-12 Consent
   • BTSA SP 2011-12 Consent

BTSA Leaders

   • BTSA PT Consent 2011-12 - Who signed up/Completed the Consent
   • BTSA SP Consent 2011-12 - Who signed up/Completed the Consent

Who Took the Survey?:

Resources for Program Leaders
Submission Guidelines and Induction Standards
BTSA Publications
Formative Assessment
Induction Manual
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Updated August 12, 2011

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