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ADVISORY COUNCIL. October 3, 2008. Welcome. Introductions: Name Role in the district. Advisory Council Responsibilities. Advisory Council Meetings (3) Knowledge of the Program Standards . Communicate with school district leaders Advise and make recommendations
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ADVISORY COUNCIL October 3, 2008
Welcome • Introductions: • Name • Role in the district
Advisory Council Responsibilities • Advisory Council Meetings (3) • Knowledge of the Program Standards. • Communicate with school district leaders • Advise and make recommendations • Participate in all BTSA Induction program local and statewide surveys.
LEADERSHIP REPORT • New Leadership Team • Alameda – Mercy Jesswani • Berkeley – Carole Ono, Mercy Jesswani, Bill Pratt • Newark – Katherine Keleher, Leonor Rebosura • San Leandro – Laura Hackel • San Lorenzo – Barbara Billich • Retreat • July 20 - 22, Asilomar • Leonor, Mercy, Barbara, Carole, Theresa, Julie, Betty • Redesigned the program for 2008-09 • Mapped out district coordinator responsibilities
Formative Assessment for California Teachers (FACT) • Capacity Building: • 12 District Coordinators, Site Coordinators, and Support Providers attended 3 days in June • 7 District Coordinators and Support Providers attended an additional day in Sept. • Majority of year two PTs chose to move to new system
TECHNOLOGY UPDATE • Website • eastbaybtsa.org • Database • Technology for District Coordinators • 4 Laptops • 2 LCD Projectors • Timer Tools • Headset
SPECIAL EDUCTION MODIFICATIONS • FACT System compliments needs of Special Education Teachers • Modified documents available on-line • Expectation that Education Specialist credential will be included in BTSA Induction along with coursework at the university level
DISTRICT COORDINATOR REPORTS • Name • Professional History • District Numbers • Update on your district program
Dr. Kathy Perez St. Mary’s College
BUDGET REPORT • Budget submitted to state based on final figure of $3,804 per PT • MOU funding amounts • Up to 200 PTs $1,525 • 200 – 250 PTs $1,575 • 250 – 350 PTs $1,750 • Estimated number of PTs was lower than 250 • Budget designed with full funding of $1,750
BUDGET REPORT cont. • Final funding amount announced this week • $4,069 per PT • Participant numbers continue to grow • Final budget will be presented at next meeting
JOB ALIKE BREAKOUT GROUPS • Goal of FACT is to make connections: • Between PTs preservice and Induction • Between local district work and Induction • Between IHEs and Induction
Say Something • Read Standard 1: Program Design • Each person in the group says something about their connection to what they read. • Read Standard 2: Communication and Collaboration • Repeat the “Say Something” • Read Standards 5: Pedagogy and Standard 6: Universal Access • Repeat the “Say Something”
Job Alike Question • How are you making the connections between your district work and the Induction Standards?
CALENDAR • SB 2042 requires • Orientation • Induction Overview • In 4 of the 5 districts there were calendar conflicts with these scheduled meetings • How can we prevent this from happening in the future?
Thank you for your time. • Please complete the evaluation in the packet. • Next meeting: Friday, February 6, 2009