BTSA

The Beginning Teacher Support and Assessment (BTSA) Program provides support to probationary teachers during their first and second year of teaching. This program is authorized by the state of California.

Contacts:

Janette Tovar, Professional Development Specialist
(323) 932-2650, janette.tovar@lausd.net

Michele Parsons, Professional Development Advisor
(323) 932-2641, michele.parsons@lausd.net

Resources:

California BTSA Website

BTSA Core Beliefs

The need to seek to retain effective teachers within the profession
The need to support the beginning probationary teachers

BTSA grew out of an extensive four year pilot study sponsored by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing and the CDE. It was initiated in 1992 with the Senate Bill 1422 (Bergeson). Presently BTSA serves over 23,000 teachers throughout California. BTSA support services and professional development opportunities are funded from the state budget.

Assumptions that guide the BTSA Program

	Learning to teach is a life-long, developmental process that involves confronting challenges and taking risks
	The teacher is the key agent of educational change: effective teaching is the cornerstone of educational reform
	A common language and professional standards promote the improvement of teaching practice and the development of a professional community
	The professional norms of self and peer assessment, reflection and collaboration are central to the success of schools and the improvement of learning and teaching
	Teaching learning must focus on classroom practice and student achievement
	Formative assessment information best guides the design of professional growth activities
	Beginning teachers are professionals who are capable of critically examining their practice to improve teaching and learning
	Effective support offers mutual learning opportunities for both the beginning teacher and the support provider

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