BTSA Overview
Adult Education
Career Technical Education
Education Specialist
Multiple/Single Subjects
Support Providers

North Coast Beginning Teacher Program

BTSA INDUCTION PROGRAMS OVERVIEW

The Beginning Teacher Support and Assessment (BTSA) Induction Program provides situated learning in a state-approved induction program that fulfills requirements to obtain a California Clear Credential.

Utilizing a locally designed formative assessment system, beginning teachers explore the process of teaching with the assistance of a highly qualified support provider. Based on the California Standards for the Teaching Profession (pdf file) support is specific and evidence-based. Attention to learning environment, content standards, formative assessment, reflective practice, and collaboration focuses beginning teachers on how students learn.  For additional information about the Induction Program, review the Components of Induction (pdf file).

General Education Preliminary Credential

Teachers holding a Multiple Subject or Single Subject Preliminary Credential (including teachers prepared out of state) complete a BTSA (Beginning Teacher Support and Assessment) Induction Program to obtain a California Clear Credential.  BTSA Induction is a situated learning, state-approved Induction Program. Teachers attend professional development seminars to meet the CCTC requirements and are paired with a local Support Provider for ongoing support services.

Early Completion Option

Teachers holding a Multiple Subject or Single Subject Preliminary Credential may be eligible for an Early Completion Option.  This option, as described in SB 57, provides experienced teachers with 2 or more years of full-time teaching experience with an opportunity to fast track their Induction Program.   Review the Early Completion Policy (pdf file) for more details and contact your County Coordinator for more information.

Education Specialist Credential

Preliminary Education Specialist Credential holders may participate in a CCTC approved BTSA Induction Program to obtain their California Clear Credential.  Education Specialist teachers develop Individual Induction Plans specially designed to meet their unique needs, are paired with a local Support Provider, and are provided with additional support services to meet credential requirements.

Designated Subjects Credential – Career Technical Ed and/or Adult Ed Teachers

Teachers who hold a Preliminary Career Technical Education or Adult Education Credentials and are seeking to obtain a Level 1 and Clear Credential participate in the NCBTP two-year approved program to meet all of their credential requirements.  They attend professional development seminars to meet the CCTC requirements and are paired with a local Support Providers for ongoing support services.

Advisement Form
Attendance Policy
California Standards for the Teacher Professions (CSTP)
Components of Induction Program
Early Completion Option Policy & Application
Extension Policy
Four Inquiry Overview
Induction Standards
Purpose and Goals
State Consent - Beginning Teacher
State Consent - Support Provider

BTSA State Website
California Department of Education link for Curriculum & Instruction
California Department of Education link for Testing and Accountability
California Standards for the Teaching Profession link (CSTP)


Four Inquiry Overview

Purpose and Goals