What is the Role of a BTSA Teacher?
Teachers in their first and second year of possessing a preliminary credential meet weekly with mentors for instruction and support. Beginning teachers also participate in the Formative Assessment System (FAS), a self-assessment process. They attend monthly professional development sessions in large and small groups based on their identified needs. Teachers may earn continuing education credits for their participation. “BTSA gave me support from an experienced teacher and release time to observe other classes. This helped me sharpen my teaching techniques.” -Beginning Teacher During the 2009-2010 Academic Year, the following will be dates for Special Services Teacher Induction Professional Development: All are on Tuesdays • August 11 @ HHS • September 8 @ LHS • November 10 @ FHS • January 12 @ HHS • February 9 @ LHS • April 13 @ FHS • May 12 (or 26) @ LHS Some topics might include: • Laws and Regulations of SPED • Classroom Management • Working with health personal at site • Behavior T
Teachers in their first and second year meet weekly with mentors for instruction and support. Beginning teachers also participate in the Formative Assessment System (FAS), a self-assessment process. They attend professional development sessions in large and small groups based on their identified needs. Teachers may earn continuing education credits for their participation. “BTSA gave me support from an experienced teacher and release time to observe other classes. This helped me sharpen my teaching techniques.
