Role:
Acquire and demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities of effective teaching as outlined in the California Standards for the Teaching Profession (CSTPs) and the 20 standards for the Professional Teacher Induction Program.

• Complete State required consent form.
  
• Work collaboratively with assigned BTSA Induction Support Provider for the two-year induction process.
• Meet weekly (1 hour) with assigned Support Provider.
  
• Participate in monthly BTSA Induction Professional Development seminars/workshops.
• Complete CFASST Events with assigned Support Provider.
  
• Receive observations on your teaching and observe experienced teachers.
  
• Effectively use the California Standards for the Teaching Profession as a guide for self-assessment in order to become a more reflective practitioner.
  
• Develop with the BTSA Induction Support Provider an Individual Induction Plan (IIP) with professional growth objectives that align with district and site goals.
  
• Participate in program evaluation process and provide feedback on the program's effectiveness.
  

Benefits:

• Professional growth in the teaching profession and documented professional growth hours.
• Network with other new and experienced teachers participating in the SB County BTSA Induction Program.
• Individualized support from a trained Support Provider using CFASST as a self-assessment tool.
• Optional continuing education units from UCSB extension.
  
• Two release days provided by the district to observe classrooms and/or plan with Support Provider.
  
• BTSA fulfills the two-year induction program requirement in working toward the Professional Clear Credential.

Support Provider Criteria:

The selection criteria were developed by the Santa Barbara County BTSA Induction Advisory Board and are consistent with the Support Provider's specific roles and responsibilities.

• An awareness of Participating Teacher development.
• Experience in supporting Participating Teachers.
  
• A willingness to participate in required Support Provider training.
  
• A professional attitude and disposition (positive, enthusiastic, open to new ideas, non-judgmental).
  
• A willingness to engage in the formative assessment process and spend the necessary time to provide support assessment.
  
• A willingness to discuss assessment information and share instructional ideas and materials with Participating Teachers.
• Effective interpersonal skills and a willingness to work collaboratively with Participating Teachers.
  
• A demonstrated commitment to their own professional growth and learning and an excellent role model.
  

Support Provider Responsibilities:

• Complete State required consent form.
  
• Meet weekly (1 hour) with assigned Participating Teacher/s to observe, conference, and support.
  
• Complete and submit the required monthly Support Provider Services Log.
  
• Complete CFASST Support Provider training and implement the programs as intended to guide the professional development of the Participating Teacher/s.
  
• Guide Participating Teacher/s with their formative assessment and in the development of the Individual Induction Plan (IIP).
  
• Assist the PT with completion of the Professional Credential requirements.
  
• Participate in the monthly BTSA Induction Professional Development Seminars with Participating Teacher/s and other BTSA participants.
  
• Collaborate with BTSA Induction Leadership Team, District Coordinator, Trainers, other Support Providers, and District and Site Administrators.
  
• Assist new teacher/s with acquisition of materials and resources, learning site procedures and routines, and meeting site staff members.
  
• Utilize the two release days provided by the District to observe and assist the Participating Teacher/s with completion of formative assessment events, and in-depth planning (2 per Participating Teacher).
  
• Participate in program evaluation process and provide feedback on the program's effectiveness.
  
  

Support Provider Benefits:

• Upon successful completion of the Support Provider responsibilities a $1,100 stipend for 1St Participating Teacher, $900 for 2"d Participating Teacher. (Stipend includes training and work with Participating Teachers.)
  
• Increased professional growth in mentoring, coaching and teacher leadership through collaboration with BTSA Induction trainers, presenters, and participants.
  
• Three years of optional continuing education units from UCSB extension.
  
• Documented professional growth hours to use toward renewal of the Professional Clear Credential.
• Network with other new and experienced teachers participating in the SB County BTSA Induction Program.
  
• Two release days (per Participating Teacher) provided by the district to observe the Participating Teacher's classroom and complete formative assessment events.