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Biennial Report: # 414, 433, 960
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Commission on Teacher Credentialing
Academic Years 2009-10 and 2010-11
Institution Los Angeles Unified School District
Date report is submitted September 15, 2011
Programs documented in
this report
BTSA / Induction
District Intern Program
Credentials Awarded Multiple Subject (On Hiatus due to Reduction in Force)
Single Subject: Preliminary and Clear
Education Specialist: Preliminary and Level II
Education Specialist – Added Authorization
Program Contact Peggy Taylor-Presley, M.S., Director LAUSD BTSA
Patricia Pernin, Ed.D., DI Program Administrative Coordinator
Phone Numbers LAUSD BTSA: 231-241-5495
District Intern Program: 213-241-5466
Email [email protected]
Preparation assisted by Nancy Bisharat, M.Ed., District Intern Specialist
Jayne Gray, Ed.D., District Intern Special Education Adviser
Patrick D. Johnson, M.A., District Intern Special Education Adviser
Terri Kirkland, Ed.D., District Intern Special Education Adviser
Felissa Luque, M.A., District Intern Adviser
Daniel J. Ontell, M.A., District intern Adviser
Aleeta Powers, M.A., BTSA Coordinator
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Table of Contents
Section A:
Credential Specific Information..........................................................................................4
Statewide and LAUSD LLES Program Changes………………………………………….5
Credential Program Contextual Information.............................................................. ........6
District Intern: General Education.................................................................................. ...7
Part I: Program changes.......................................................................................... 8
Part II: Candidate Assessment/Performance and BTSA/Induction Program
Effectiveness Information....................................................................... ....9
Part III: Analyses and Discussion of Candidate and Program Data......................13
Part IV: Use of Assessment Results to Improve Candidate and Program
Performance...............................................................................................24
District Intern: Education Specialist..................................................................................27
Part I: Program changes........................................................................................28.
Part II: Candidate Assessment/Performance and BTSA/Induction Program
Effectiveness Information..........................................................................29
Part III: Analyses and Discussion of Candidate and Program Data......................32
Part IV: Use of Assessment Results to Improve Candidate and Program
Performance...............................................................................................44
District Intern BTSA..........................................................................................................49
Part I: Program changes.........................................................................................49
Part II: Candidate Assessment/Performance and BTSA/Induction Program
Effectiveness Information..........................................................................50
Part III: Analyses and Discussion of Candidate and Program
Data.......................53
Part IV: Use of Assessment Results to Improve Candidate and Program
Performance...............................................................................................58
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LAUSD BTSA / Induction...............................................................................................62
Part I: Program changes........................................................................................63
Part II: Candidate Assessment/Performance and BTSA/Induction Program
Effectiveness Information.........................................................................64
Part III: Analyses and Discussion of Candidate and Program Data......................68
Part IV: Use of Assessment Results to Improve Candidate and Program
Performance...............................................................................................90
Section B:
Institutional Summary and Plan of Action........................................................................ 93
Introduction............................................................................................................93
Trends....................................................................................................................93
Strengths ...............................................................................................................94
Areas of Improvement...........................................................................................94
Next Steps .............................................................................................................95
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Section A: Credential Specific information
Credential Program contextual Information
The Los Angeles Unified District (LAUSD) credential program consists of two major
components: BTSA/Induction Programs and the District Intern Programs. The LAUSD
Credential Programs serves two credential pathways: General Education (Single Subject and
Multiple Subject which has been placed on hiatus) and Education Specialist (Mild/Moderate and
Moderate/Severe).
The LAUSD District Intern Program is designed as an alternative certification teacher
credentialing program that gives its teacher candidates’ practical hands-on learning experiences
aligned to the California State Standards that can be applied in their classrooms the very next
day. The teacher training is accredited and it is designed to meet the needs of teachers in an
urban school district with diverse populations. Teacher candidates are teaching in LAUSD
classrooms while receiving their training and are closely assisted by their instructors, program
specialists, teacher advisers and trained support providers during the course of their internship.
The District Intern program provides coursework for General Education Preliminary and Clear
Credentials (Single Subject and Multiple Subject which has been placed on hiatus) and
Education Specialist Level I and II Credentials (Mild/Moderate and Moderate/Severe). For
2011-2012, the new Preliminary Special Education (Mild/Moderate and Moderate/Severe) will
be implemented. The District Intern Program training facility is at the centrally located campus
of Johnnie L. Cochran, Jr. Middle School.
After the participants complete the District Intern Program and are granted their preliminary
credentials, they move into the District Intern BTSA/Induction program that guides then through
the steps necessary to gain their professional level credentials.
Teachers entering LAUSD with a preliminary credential from an institution other than the
District Intern program may move into the LAUSD BTSA/Induction Program that guides them
through the steps necessary to gain their professional clear credentials.
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Program Changes
Significant changes made since the last Biennial Report or Program Assessment Review
Program
Standard(s)
Explanation of Change
STATEWIDE CHANGES
CS 9 Induction moved from Induction Program Review to Accreditation Process, revisions to the accreditation process
CS 9 Standards of Quality and Effectiveness for Teacher Induction Programs (Induction Standards) revised (June 2009,
implemented in LAUSD Induction program beginning 09-10 academic year)
CS 9 California Standards for the Teaching Profession revised (October 2009, implemented in LAUSD Induction beginning 10-
11 academic year, scaling up to full implementation for 2011-12)
CS 3 Global economic crisis resulting in budget reductions and uncertainty—Reduction in force impacting high percentages of
induction participants
CS 1 Changes in state task force and leadership team members
CS 9 Mandated Teacher Performance Assessment (TPA) for preparation programs
CS 9 Change from Level I/Level II Education Specialist credentials to Preliminary/Clear Education Specialist Programs
CS 9 Induction programs authorized to write to incorporate Education Specialist credential authorization
LAUSD LEA CHANGES
CS 1 Changes within LAUSD Superintendent and key district senior staff resulting in changes in local context and procedures.
CS 1 Changes in leadership and administrative procedures within the credentialing program(s).
CS 8
Revision of our selection and assignment process to include a video observation simulation that all general education
support providers in the district must pass before being eligible for assignment. This will scale up to include special
education support providers.
CS 8 Coordination of the Support Provider selection and assignment process across credential programs. Redesigned structures
for communication with school sites regarding the selection and assignment process.
CS 3, CS 8 Changes in staffing for each credential program due to the state-wide (global) fiscal crisis and LAUSD organizational
changes
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Program Information
Local Educational Agency
CD Code:
Number of Schools Type of BTSA
Induction Program
Support Provider
Model(s) Used
Formative Assessment
System
K-12 X Elementary 534
Single District
Classroom-based X
FACT---revised for Local
Context
FAS--pilot
Elementary Middle 129 Full-time
Released
High School High 129 Part-time
Released
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District Intern Preliminary Credential Program Participant Information
Single Subject / Multi-subject
09-10 10-11 9-10 10-11
Number of candidates (public/charter schools) 78 43 Total Number of candidates assigned to
School Improvement, Program Improvement
or SAIT-identified settings 65 40 Number of candidates (private schools) 0 0
Number of active Support Providers 57 18
Support Provider Ratio
Candidates: Non-NBC Support Provider
Candidates: NBC Support Provider:
2:1
4:1
2:1
4:1
Total number of candidates recommended for
Preliminary SS Credential 11 11
Number of Verification of Unavailability of a
Commission-Approved Induction Program
(CL-855) notices issued to eligible candidates 0 0
Total number of candidates recommended for
Preliminary MS Credential 0 0
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Part I: Single Subject Program Changes
Program Standard(s) Explanation of Change
Common Standard 8
Standard
The support provider selection process was changed.
Pre-service orientation was changed from 240 hours to 160 hours
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Part II (Part A): Single Subject Candidate
Candidate Performance Assessment Tools
Assessment
Tool
Table Description of Tool Data Gathered Use
California
Teacher
Performance
Assessment
(CalTPA)
1 A high-stakes, State mandated summative
assessment that requires all credential
candidates to demonstrate mastery of
knowledge/skills/abilities required of a
beginning teacher, as exemplified in the
Teacher Performance Expectations
(TPEs)
TPA Passage Rate on 1st and
2nd
attempts.
Evidence of candidates’
mastery of skills, abilities,
and knowledge required of
beginning teachers
District Intern
Portfolio Task:
Credo/Philosop
hy
2 Interns write their educational
philosophy. They submit several
revisions throughout their time in the
program as they grow in their teaching
practice.
Final philosophy statement
assessed using a rubric.
Evidence of candidates’
abilities to create and reflect
on their educational
philosophies with focus and
direction on their
instructional practice.
District Intern
Portfolio Task:
Spending Time
to Save Time
2 Interns produce and implement a
classroom procedural, organizational and
instructional plan designed to create an
environment that is conducive to student
learning.
Class Syllabus
Parent Letter
Student Survey
Unit Overview
3 revisions of a procedural
plan assessed using a rubric.
Evidence of candidates’
competency in maximizing
instructional time for
improving student
achievement.
District Intern
Portfolio Task:
My Life as a
Teacher
2 Interns maintain a reflective journal
based on teaching experiences in their
first year of teaching in order to improve
their teaching competencies. Support
providers read and respond to reflections
providing meaningful feedback.
A journal entry for each week
and monthly support provider
responses assessed using a
rubric
Evidence of candidates’
abilities to use reflection and
feedback to improve teaching
practices and subject matter
knowledge.
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Part II (Part A): Single Subject Candidate
Candidate performance Assessment Tools
Assessment
Tool
Table Description of Tool Data Gathered Use
District Intern
Portfolio Task:
Plan and Deliver
2
Interns develop, teach and reflect on a
thematic, standards-based unit in their
subject area that incorporates multiple,
effective learning strategies. Interns
revise the unit twice during the program.
The first revision includes the
incorporation of literacy strategies in the
content area and the second revision
incorporates culturally relevant and
responsive strategies. Interns receive
feedback on delivery of their lesson from
their support
Thematic unit and End-of-
Unit Assessment (EOUA)
assessed using a rubric
Evidence of candidates’
competencies in planning
instruction and designing
learning experiences for all
students.
District Intern
Portfolio Task::
What’s Behind
the Classroom
Door
2
Interns learn about and establish rapport
with students and their parents/guardians
through exploration of school and
community by collecting and analyzing
data such as surveys, assessment data,
community visits, etc.
Final portfolio assignment
assessed using a rubric
Evidence of candidates’
abilities to access
information about students
and connect to student
learning.
Classroom
Management
course final
grades
3 To maximize Academic Engaged Time
(AET) for all students, candidates learn
to create and maintain well-managed,
safe, inclusive and positive learning
environments that foster students’
physical, cognitive, emotional and social
well-being.
Final grades based upon:
modified procedural plans,
classroom observations,
time management plans, and
final project
Evidence of candidates’
competencies in establishing
and maintaining a positive
learning environment.
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Part II (Part A): Single Subject Candidate
Candidate performance Assessment Tools
Teaching
English
Learners (EL)
course final
grades
3 Candidates acquire the knowledge skills,
and abilities to deliver comprehensive
instruction to English Learners (ELs).
Candidates focus on the theoretical
framework and pedagogical theories,
principles, and instructional practices of
language acquisition and practical
strategies to increase students’ English
language proficiency and literacy.
Final grades based upon a
standards-based lesson plan
that incorporates: content
standards, ELA standards,
ELD standards, content and
language objectives, SDAIE
strategies, and interactive
activities
Evidence of candidates’
abilities to make content
comprehensible to ELs and
incorporate strategies to
increase content literacy.
Methods of
Teaching
English, Math
and Science
course final
grades
3 Candidates focus on planning and
delivering a thematic, standards-based
content-specific (math or science) unit.
Topics include: long-term and short-term
learning goals, explicit teaching and
sequencing instruction, connecting
content to preceding and subsequent
content material
Thematic unit plan using the
District Intern Program’s
standards-based lesson plan
template and
end-of- unit assessments.
Evidence of candidates’
competencies in making
subject matter
comprehensible to all
students using subject-
specific pedagogy.
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Part II (B): Single Subject Program
Program Effectiveness Assessment Tools
Assessment
Tool
Table Description of Tool Data Gathered Use
End-of-Year
State Intern
Survey
4 Survey, developed by CTC, is taken
online by Interns finishing the
Preliminary Credential Program(s) in the
spring of each school year.
Measurement of interns’
perceptions of the program
using a Likert Scale.
To determine the
effectiveness of the program
according to interns’
perceptions.
TPA Passage
Rates
5 An assessment that requires candidates to
demonstrate mastery of
knowledge/skills/abilities required of a
beginning teacher, as exemplified in the
Teacher Performance Expectations
(TPEs)
TPA Passage Rate on 1st and
2nd
attempts.
Evidence of the program’s
effectiveness to prepare,
support and provide
intervention for candidates’
mastery of skills, abilities,
and knowledge required of
beginning teachers.
End-of-Year
Support
Provider
Survey Data
6 Support provider survey, developed by
CTC, is taken online in the spring of
school year.
Measurement of support
providers’ perceptions of the
program using a Likert Scale.
To determine the
effectiveness of the program
for training/feedback to
support providers.
Program
Completion
Rates
7 Number of interns completing the
Preliminary program within the given
time frame of 18 months.
Number of interns who
received Preliminary
credentials.
Program effectiveness in
preparing and supporting
interns in successful course
completion and portfolio
requirements.
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Part III (Part A): Single Subject
Candidate Proficiency: Analysis and Discussion
TPA 1
First
Attempt
TPA 1
Second
Attempt
TPA 2
First
Attempt
TPA 2
Second
Attempt
TPA 3
First
Attempt
TPA 3
Second
Attempt
TPA 4
First
Attempt
TPA 4
Second
Attempt
Overall
First
Attempt
Overall
Second
Attempt
2009/10 76.19%
(16/21)
100.00%
(5/5)
63.16%
(12/19)
66.67%
(4/6)
68.75%
(11/16)
25.00%
(1/4)
100.00%
(13/13)
N/A 75.36%
(52/69)
66.67%
(10/15)
2010/11 78.57%
(11/14)
100.00%
(3/3)
50.00%
(7/14)
100.00%
(7/7)
N/A N/A N/A N/A 64.29%
(18/28)
100.00%
(10/10)
Table 1: LAUSD District Intern CALTPA Passing Rate
In 2009/10 the LAUSD District Intern Program had – general education candidates who attempted the first CalTPA Teaching
Performance Assessment, Subject Specific Pedagogy. Of these candidates, 75.36% (n=52) successfully passed all four CalTPA tasks
on their first attempt. Of the 2010/11 cohort CalTPA CTE, or TPA 4, has not been submitted so the data in the table is for CalTPA
tasks 1-2. Comparing the first time passage rate data from 2009/10 and 2010/11 on each of the comparable CalTPA tasks shows that
the passage rate dropped between CalTPA SSP (TPA 1) and CalTPA DI (TPA 2) for both cohorts.
Analysis and Discussion of Candidate Proficiency Areas of Strength Areas for Growth
The data indicates that interns show strength in designing
subject specific pedagogy, which was demonstrated in TPA,
task 1. This was consistent for both years. TPA Task 1
addresses the following:
Understanding connections between student information
and lesson design
Developing a variety of assessments to determine student
progress and plan instruction
Adapt lessons for an English Learner and a student with
special needs
According to 2009-2010 data, Task 4, culminating teaching
The data indicates a drop in passage rates between Task 1,
Subject Specific Pedagogy and Task 2, Designing Instruction. Anecdotal evidence shows that the two most difficult sections of
the CalTPA tasks for the LAUSD interns are the MA (Making
Adaptations) and the PFI (Planning for Instruction). TPA assessors indicate that interns struggle with making
adaptations that are specific to the learning needs of their EL
focus student and focus student with special needs
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experience task has a 100% passage rate. Interestingly, the
CalTPA tasks increase in difficulty from the first task to the
final task. However, participants develop an efficacy as they
receive instruction in curriculum development, assessment
practices, and providing a classroom environment that is
more conducive to learning. The increase in the passing rate
shows that participants are able to demonstrate their
knowledge with respect to the Teacher Performance
Expectations. The 2010/11 cohort showed greater gains in second try passage
rates with 100.00%, which suggests that interns benefit from
TPA intervention when they do not pass on the first try.
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Part III (Part A): Single Subject
Candidate Proficiency: Analysis and Discussion
Portfolio Requirement Number Standard Deviation Median Score Mean Score
09-10 10-11 09-10 10-11 09-10 10-11 09-10 10-11
Credo/Philosophy 32 10 0.51 0.35 4.00 4.00 3.53 3.88
Spending Time to Save Time 15 12 0.51 0.69 3.00 4.00 3.40 3.55
My Life as a Teacher 15 3 0.28 0.71 3.00 3.00 3.08 3.50
Plan and Deliver 15 3 0.36 0.58 3.00 4.00 3.14 3.67
What's behind the classroom door 31 11 0.38 0.53 3.00 3.00 3.17 3.50
Table 2: Portfolio Task Data 2009-2010/ 2010-2011
Table 2 indicates the Median and Mean of the portfolio tasks as they were assessed by program instructors. Task is assessed using a 4-
point rubric. 2010-2011 have not had all portfolio assignments submitted since they have not completed all of their course work.
There has been an increase in performance of all portfolio tasks between the 2009-2010 and 2010-2011 school years. The
Credo/Philosophy assignment had a mean of 3.53 in the 2009-2010 school year and a mean of 3.88 mean in the 2010-2011 school
year. Spending time to save time had a mean of 3.40 in 2009-2010 and 3.55 in 2010-2011. My Life as a Teacher had a mean of 3.08
in 2009-2010 and 3.50 in 2010-2011. Plan and Deliver had a mean of 3.14 in 2009-2010 and 3.67 in 2010-2011. What’s Behind the
Classroom Door had a mean of 3.17 in 2009-2010 and 3.50 in 2010-2011.
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Analysis and Discussion of Candidate Proficiency
Strength Areas for Growth
The Philosophy portfolio task and the Plan and Deliver task had
the highest averages. Interns demonstrated strengths in the
following areas:
TPE 8-Learning about students-accessing appropriate
information about students and their school community
using the districts’ data tools.
TPE 9-Instructional Planning- interns show strength in
planning lessons using the DI lesson plan, sequencing
lessons for student learning and incorporating strategies for
maximizing student achievement.
TPE-12 Professional Growth –interns show strength in
developing educational philosophies geared toward student
achievement that guide their professional growth
The lowest average was for the portfolio task, My Life as a
Teacher in which candidates use reflection and feedback to
improve their teaching practice. This suggests that interns show
the need for improvement in TPE 13, Professional growth.
Portfolio tasks also reflect that interns are able to gather data
about their students, and plan for instruction but have
difficulties in connecting information about students into their
lesson plans.
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Part III (Part A): Single Subject
Candidate Proficiency: Analysis and Discussion
2009-2010 Benchmark Course Passage Rate
Classroom Management Teaching English Learners Methods of Teaching
S/F 09/10 N
Not
Proficient Proficient Advanced
Not
Proficient Proficient Advanced
Not
Proficient Proficient Advanced
Percentage 100% 4.76% 80.95% 14.29% 4.76% 80.95% 14.29% 13.04% 56.52% 21.74%
Total 21 1 17 3 1 17 3 3 13 5
2010-2011 Benchmark Course Passage Rate
Classroom Management Teaching English Learners Methods of Teaching
S/F 10/11 N
Not
Proficient Proficient Advanced
Not
Proficient Proficient Advanced
Not
Proficient Proficient Advanced
Percentage 100% 0.00% 0.00% 100.00% 0.00% 68.75% 31.25% 18.75% 18.75% 62.50%
Total 16 0 0 16 0 11 5 3 3 10
Table 3: Benchmark Courses
Table 3 indicates the passage rate for courses relating to classroom management, teaching English Learners and Methods of teaching math and
science. There are three possible levels of performance: advanced, proficient, and not proficient. Not proficient indicates the Interns were not
successful in completing the course. There is a significant increase in the number of advanced scores from 2009-2010 to 2011-2012.
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Analysis and Discussion of Candidate Proficiency Areas of Strength Areas for Growth
They show strength in creating and maintaining an effective
learning environment. 100% of the cohort scored Advanced
in 2010-2011. Classroom management was heavily
emphasized in 2010-2011.
The book, Discipline in the Secondary Classroom was
incorporated in 2010-2011 as an instructional tool in pre-
service orientation which gave interns a solid foundation.
The Methods of Teaching course showed high percentage of
advanced in 2010-2011. This may be attributed to an increase
in hands-on, lab-based instruction. The unit plan was
redesigned allowing interns to focus on subject-specific
pedagogy demonstrated in one solid lesson.
According to course performance, interns have a need for
growth in Teaching English Learners. Although there has been
a significant increase in performance from one year to the
next, both years have a need for growth. Course record sheets
indicate that all interns turned in lesson plans with SDAIE
strategies imbedded, however the strategies lacked specificity.
In both years, the Methods of teaching course had the highest
number of not-proficient scores. Instructors indicate that
interns struggle with completing assignments.
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Part III (Part A): Single Subject
Program Effectiveness: Analysis and Discussion
Did Not Receive Instruction in This
Specific Area
Not at all
Effective
Somewhat
Effective Well Very Well
2009-2010 2010-2011
2009-
2010
2010-
2011
2009-
2010
2010-
2011
2009-
2010
2010-
2011 2009-2010
2010-
2011
Assessing Student
Learning 0% 4% 0% 13% 15% 54% 34% 28% 51%
Classroom
Management 0% 0% 7% 2% 22% 20% 44% 33% 28% 45%
Instructional Planning
and Delivery 0% 0% 7% 1% 17% 15% 41% 36% 35% 35%
Using computer
Technology 11% 8% 10% 4% 33% 35% 35% 32% 23% 30%
Reading and Literacy
Strategies 2% 1% 7% 3% 18% 15% 44% 36% 31% 46%
Teaching English
Learners 0% 0% 2% 0% 13% 10% 47% 43% 38% 47%
Teaching Special
Populations 0% 1% 4% 0% 24% 11% 41% 33% 30% 56%
Professional, legal,
ethical aspects of
teaching
0% 0% 2% 0% 16% 21% 53% 38% 29% 40%
Child/Adolescent
Development 5% 3% 2% 2% 46% 27% 36% 44% 16% 26%
Table 4: Effectiveness of Coursework in Specific Areas End-of-Year State Intern Survey
The intern survey, developed by CTC, is taken online in the spring of school year. The table displays the degree that interns rated the
effectiveness of 9 instructional skills taught. In, Assessing Student Learning, 82% of participants rated this item as ―Well‖ to ―Very
Well‖ in 2009-2010 and 85% of participants rated this item as ―Well‖ to ―Very Well in 2010-2011. With Classroom Management,
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72% of participants rated this item as ―Well‖ to ―Very Well in 2009-2010 and 78% of participants rated this item as ―Well‖ to ―Very
Well in 2010-2011. With Instructional Planning and Delivery, 76% of participants rated this item as ―Well‖ to ―Very Well in 2009-
2010 and 71% of participants rated this item as ―Well‖ to ―Very Well in 2010-2011. With using computer technology, 58% of
participants rated this item as ―Well‖ to ―Very Well in 2009-2010 and 32% of participants rated this item as ―Well‖ to ―Very Well in
2010-2011. With reading and literacy strategies, 71% of participants rated this item as ―Well‖ to ―Very Well in 2009-2010 and 82% of
participants rated this item as ―Well‖ to ―Very Well in 2010-2011. With teaching English Learners, 85% of participants rated this item
as ―Well‖ to ―Very Well in 2009-2010 and 90% of participants rated this item as ―Well‖ to ―Very Well in 2010-2011. With teaching
special populations, 71% of participants rated this item as ―Well‖ to ―Very Well in 2009-2010 and 89% of participants rated this item
as ―Well‖ to ―Very Well in 2010-2011. With professional, legal, and ethical aspects on teaching, 82% of participants rated this item as
―Well‖ to ―Very Well in 2009-2010 and 78% of participants rated this item as ―Well‖ to ―Very Well in 2010-2011. With
child/adolescent development, 52% of participants rated this item as ―Well‖ to ―Very Well in 2009-2010 and 70% of participants rated
this item as ―Well‖ to ―Very Well in 2010-2011.
Analysis and Discussion of Program Effectiveness Areas of Strength Areas for Growth The coursework improved candidates’ teaching effectiveness in
the following areas:
Assessing Student Learning
Classroom Management
Instructional Planning and Delivery
Reading and Literacy Strategies
Teaching English Learners
The program needs to continue improving instructional
transference and feedback to interns in the following areas:
Using Computer Technology
Professional, Legal and Ethical
Child/Adolescent Development
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Part III (Part A): Single Subject
Program Effectiveness: Analysis and Discussion
TPA 1
First
Attempt
TPA 1
Second
Attempt
TPA 2
First
Attempt
TPA 2
Second
Attempt
TPA 3
First
Attempt
TPA 3
Second
Attempt
TPA 4
First
Attempt
TPA 4
Second
Attempt
Overall
First
Attempt
Overall
Second
Attempt
2009/10 76.19%
(16/21)
100.00%
(5/5)
63.16%
(12/19)
66.67%
(4/6)
68.75%
(11/16)
25.00%
(1/4)
100.00%
(13/13)
N/A 75.36%
(52/69)
66.67%
(10/15)
2010/11 78.57%
(11/14)
100.00%
(3/3)
50.00%
(7/14)
100.00%
(7/7)
N/A N/A N/A N/A 64.29%
(18/28)
100.00%
(10/10)
Table 5: Passage of Cal TPA Tasks: First and Second Attempts
In 2009/10 the LAUSD District Intern Program had – general education candidates who attempted the first CalTPA Teaching Performance
Assessment, Subject Specific Pedagogy. Of these candidates, 75.36% (n=52) successfully passed all four CalTPA tasks on their first attempt.
During the time period covered in this report, some general education teaching candidates dropped out of the program for various reasons. Of the
2010/11 cohort CalTPA CTE, or TPA 4, has not been turned in so the data in the table is for CalTPA tasks 1-3. Comparing the first time pass rate
data from 2009/10 and 2010/11 on each of the comparable CalTPA tasks shows that the passage rate dropped between CalTPA SSP (TPA 1) and
CalTPA DI (TPA 2) for both cohorts.
Analysis and Discussion of Candidate Proficiency Areas of Strength Areas for Growth
Preparation and support for interns to pass Cal TPA, task 1 on
the first try which assesses interns’ subject specific pedagogy.
Preparation and support for interns to pass Cal TPA, task 4 on
the first try which is a culminating teaching experience.
In 2010-2011, 100% of TPAs, task 1 and task 2 were passed on
the second try after receiving Cal TPA intervention. This suggest
that TPA intervention has been successful
The programs needs to continue on improving in the preparation
an support for TPA, task 2 which measures interns’ ability to
Design Instruction and TPA, task 3 which measures interns’
ability to assess learning.
The following TPEs need to be emphasized more in DI courses:
TPE 9-Instructional Planning
TPE 2-Monitoring Students Learning During Instruction
TPE 3- Interpretation and Use of Assessments
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Part III (Part A): Single Subject
Program Effectiveness: Analysis and Discussion
When training was Received Quality of Training provided this year only
Type of Training Prior Years Did not Receive Poor Good Mean Std
Beginning Teacher Development 45.20% 3.20% 0.00% 51.60% 2.58 1.50
The CSTPs 38.70% 0.00% 3.20% 58.10% 2.81 1.47
Support Strategies 29.00% 3.20% 0.00% 67.70% 3.06 1.39
Students Academic Content Standards and
Curriculum 35.50% 6.50% 0.00% 58.10% 2.81 1.45
Interpersonal Communication Skills 32.20% 6.50% 0.00% 54.80% 2.83 1.44
Knowledge of adult learning Theory 32.20% 32.20% 0.00% 35.50% 2.39 1.28
Table 6: Support Provide End of Year Quality of Training Report: 2010-2011
Table 6 data describes the effectiveness of support provider training. Support Providers were asked about the quality of the training
they received this year organized by various categories. An average of %34.46 received training in prior years bud did not receive the
training this year. An average of 54.2 % of teachers felt that the training that they received this year was good.
Part III (Part A): Single Subject
Areas of Strength Areas for Growth
The data indicates that the program shows strength in providing
training in the following areas:
Support Strategies
CSTPs
Student Academic Content Standards and Curriculum
The data indicates strength in providing effective feedback to
support providers to improve their professional growth.
The data shows that the needs to improve training in the
following areas:
Beginning Teacher Development
Interpersonal Communication Skills
Knowledge of adult learning theory
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Program Effectiveness: Analysis and Discussion
Cohor
t
Tota
l
Complete
d
Course and
Portfolio
Task are
Up to Date
No Show Resigned Terminated
Extension/
Behind
Schedule
Percent Completed /
On track to
completion
09/10 26 11 N/A 1 3 3 8 42.31%
10/11 17 N/A 12 1 0 2 2 70.58%
Table 7: Intern Completion Rate
Table 7 data indicates the completion rate for the 2009-2010 cohort. For the 2010-2011 cohort, since the interns are scheduled to
complete in June 2012, the table reflects the number of interns who are current with their courses and portfolio tasks is displayed. The
percent completed includes interns who withdrew from the program because they either resigned from their position or they were non-
reelected. In 2009-2010, out of 26 candidates, 11 candidates completed the program on time; 7 interns withdrew from the program,
and 8 required an extension. In 2010-2011, out of 17 candidates, 12 candidates are anticipated to complete program on time, two
interns withdrew from the program, and two will likely need an extension.
Areas of Strength Areas for Growth
2010-2011 Cohort has 70.58% of interns on schedule to complete
their coursework and portfolio tasks on time. Only 2 interns are
anticipated to require an extension due to maternity leave. The
program has made extra efforts in the 2010-2011 school year to
provide the necessary support such:
o Early intervention advice and assistance
o District Intern support workshops
o Individualized support to interns by DI staff
2009-2010 data indicates that there is a need for improvement in
supporting interns as they complete their coursework and
portfolio tasks.
The most common reason for not completing on time for the
2009-2010 cohort was the high number of missing assignments
from courses and portfolio tasks.
Late submission of TPAs also affected the completion rate of
2009-2010 cohort.
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Part IV: Subject Specific:
Improvement of Candidate performance
Data Source Common/Program
Standards
Plan of Action/Proposed
Change Passage Rate on the CalTPA Tasks
Common Standard 6: Advice and
Assistance
Common Standard 7: Field
Experience and Clinical Practice
Common Standard 9: Assessment of
Candidate Competence
Program Standard 18: Implementation of
the Teaching Performance Assessment:
Candidate Preparation and Support
Embed more practice and problem solving
opportunities so interns can strengthen their
practice in making adaptations for English
Learners and Students with Special Needs
So that interns can improve on incorporating
student data into their lesson plans, the DI
program will provide more direction, models
and, scaffolds.
The DI program will develop a process for
improved analysis of the Records of Evidence
(ROE) to provide specific and timely feedback to
interns about which areas there is need for
improvement
CalTPA, Task 4 will be due after all courses have
been completed.
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Performance on Portfolio Tasks including:
(Credo/Philosophy, Spending Time to Save Time,
My life as a Teacher, Plan and Deliver, What’s
behind the Classroom Door)
Common Standard 6: Advice and
Assistance
Common Standard 7: Field Experience
and Clinical Practice
Common Standard 9: Assessment of
Candidate Competence
Program Standard 3: Foundational
Educational Ideas and Research
Program Standard 6: Pedagogy and
Reflective Practice
Content delivery will incorporate more problem
solving, inquiry based activity based activities.
The reflective process will continue to be part of
every course by including a cumulative reflective
journal after every course where interns reflect
on what they learned in the course and their
growth over time.
Benchmark Course Passage Rate (Classroom
Management, Teaching English Learners, Methods
of Teaching)
Common Standard 6: Advice and
Assistance
Common Standard 7: Field Experience
and Clinical Practice
Common Standard 9: Assessment of
Candidate Competence
Program Standard 6: Pedagogy and
Reflective Practice
Program Standard 12: Preparation to
Teach English Learners
Program Standard 8: Pedagogical
Preparation for Subject-Specific Content
Instruction
Increase the use of accountable talk into every
course.
Increase the use of strategies for English
Learners and Students with Special Needs in all
other courses.
Provide models of exemplary lesson plans with
all four SDAIE components
Continue to scaffold the lesson planning process
so that interns internalize habits of mind.
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Part IV: Subject Specific:
Improvement of Program Performance
Data Source Common/Program Standards Plan of Action/Proposed Change Intern State Survey
Common Standard 2:
Unit and Program Assessment and Evaluation
Program Standard 11: Using Technology in the Classroom
Continue to increase the use of
technology/multi-media into course
presentation.
Continue to increase the incorporation of
information technology such as LAUSD’s
digital library into DI courses.
Add the use of technology for students into the
DI lesson planning template.
Identify when coursework addresses ethical
issues and professional obligations.
Continue to emphasize child and adolescent
development (cognitive, social, emotional) into
the foundations of education course
Intern Completion Rate
Common Standard 6: Advice and Assistance
Common Standard 9:
Assessment of Candidate Competence
Continue to provide support and outreach to
assist interns with pacing of portfolio task
Continue to provide support sessions during
winter break, spring break and after school.
Ensure that program requirements are aligned
and connected to courses and TPEs and are
relevant to their teaching assignment.
Support Provider State Survey
Common Standard 6: Advice and Assistance
Common Standard 8:
District-Employed Supervisors
Program Standard 1: Intern Program Delivery
Model
Increase collaboration and training with the
New Teacher Center for support provider
training.
Provide support in the support provider match-
up and selection process.
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District Intern Credential Program Participant Information
Special Ed 09-10 10-11
09-10 10-11
Number of candidates (public/charter schools) 282 211 Total Number of candidates assigned
to School Improvement, Program
Improvement or SAIT-identified
settings
Year 1 142 81
Number of candidates (private schools) 0 0
Number of active Support Providers 78 80
Year 2 100 102
Candidate: Support Provider Ratio
Participants: Non-NBC Support Provider
Participants: NBC Support Provider:
2:1
4:1
2:1
4:1
Total number of candidates recommended for Level I
Preliminary MS Credential 25 4
Total number of candidates recommended for Level I
Preliminary MM Credential 87 43
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Part I: Special Education Program Changes
Program Standard(s) Explanation of Change
Standard 8 Support Provider selection process changed.
Standards 9, 11, 13, 19 Combined courses ESEd 515and 516 and merged with ESEd 502.1c, renamed to ESEd
502.1c and differentiated curriculum for all Level II candidates, mild to moderate and
moderate to severe.
Standards 11, 13, 16, 19, 20, 24, 27 Merged ESEd 509 with ESEd 524, renamed to ESEd 524 and differentiated curriculum for
all Level II candidates, mild to moderate and moderate to severe.
Standards 10, 11, 16 Merged ESEd 401 with ESEd 409, renamed to ESEd 409/409.1 and differentiated
curriculum for all Level I candidates, mild to moderate and moderate to severe.
Standards 24 Merged ESEd 401a and 405 with ESEd 321, renamed to ESEd 321 and differentiated
curriculum for all Level I candidates, mild to moderate and moderate to severe.
Standards 12, 20 Merged ESEd 520 with ESEd 510, renamed to ESEd 510 and differentiated curriculum for
all Level II candidates, mild to moderate and moderate to severe.
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Part II (Part A): Special Education
Candidate Performance Assessment Tools
Assessment
Tool
Table Description of Tool Data Gathered Use
RICA 1 Reading Instruction Competence
Assessment verifies interns have
knowledge and skills to provide
effective reading instruction to
children.
RICA pass rates Evidence of candidate
competence to teach
reading.
Picture Worth 1000
Words 2 Portfolio task in which interns
submit a 20 minute video taped
lesson demonstrating effective use
of various strategies and
interventions.
Completed tasks assessed using a
rubric:
Videos, Lesson Plans Reflective
summaries
Evidence of candidate
competence to use
intervention/strategies
to teach students with
special needs.
Preliminary
Individualized
Induction Plan
3 Development of a focus area for
professional growth which will
become the foundation for action
research during the induction
process.
Completed tasks assessed using a
rubric
Evidence of
candidates’
competence to meet
the TPEs and self-
reflect upon their
practice.
Individualized
Induction Plan 4 Builds on the development of a
focus area for professional growth
by narrowing down to a focus
question which is the foundation
for action research.
Self assessments of strengths/needs;
informal and formal research
activities; design and implementation
of lesson series; data analysis;
reflection on professional growth
Evidence of candidate
competence to use
action research to
improve practice.
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Part II (Part A): Special Education
Candidate Performance Assessment Tools
Behavior/Classroom
Management Courses
Final Grades
5 Interns develop classroom
management plans, functional
behavior assessments, and positive
behavior support plans for
students with special needs.
Final grades based upon: classroom
management plans, Functional
Behavior Assessments, Positive
Behavior Plans
Evidence of candidate
competence to
develop and
implement positive
behavior supports.
Teaching English
Learners Courses Final
Grades
6 Interns develop practices,
strategies and interventions that
enable English learners with
special needs to access curriculum
across all content areas.
Final grades based upon a standards-
based lesson plan that incorporates:
content standards, ELA standards,
ELD standards, content and language
objectives, SDAIE strategies, and
interactive activities.
Evidence of
candidates’ abilities
to make content
comprehensible to
ELs with special
needs and incorporate
strategies to increase
content literacy.
Assessment Courses
Final Grades 7 Interns use formal and informal
measures to develop curriculum
and individualized instruction for
individuals with mild-moderate
and moderate-severe disabilities.
Interns develop knowledge to
work collaboratively with the
general education faculty and
other special education specialists
to effectively promote the
students' abilities to function in the
least restrictive environment.
Final grades based upon: choosing
and administering formal/informal
assessments; writing present levels of
performance reports; developing IEP
goals/objectives; evaluating general
education/alternative curriculum;
developing resource specialist reports.
Evidence of candidate
competence to link
assessment data to
students’
strengths/needs, to
inform the IEP
development, and
instruction.
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Part II (Part B): Special Education
Program Effectiveness Assessment Tools
Assessment
Tool
Table Description of Tool Data Gathered Use
End-of-Year State
Intern Survey 8 Survey, developed by CTC, is taken
online by Interns finishing the Clear or
Preliminary credential program(s) in the
spring of each school year.
Measurement of
perceptions of the
program using a Likert
Scale.
To determine the
effectiveness of the program
according to interns’
perceptions.
Course Evaluations 9 Intern evaluations of coursework are
administered at the end of each course.
Perceptions of alignment of coursework
to classroom practice.
Likert scales and open-
ended comments.
Program effectiveness in
meeting standards.
RICA Passage Rates 10 Reading Instruction Competence
Assessment verifies interns have
knowledge and skills to provide effective
reading instruction to children.
Analysis of attempt
rates.
Program effectiveness.
Program Completion
Rates 11 Number of interns completing the Level I
and Level II programs within the given
time frame.
Number of interns who
received Level I and
Level II credentials.
Program effectiveness in
preparing and supporting
interns in successful course
completion and portfolio
requirements.
End-of-Year Support
Provider Survey Data
Educational
Specialist Interns
State Survey
12 Support provider survey, developed by
CTC, is taken online in the spring of
school year.
Measurement of
perceptions of the
program using a Likert
Scale.
To determine the
effectiveness of the program
for training/feedback to
support providers.
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Part III (Part A): Special Education
Candidate Proficiency Analysis and Discussion
2009-2010 2010-2011
RICA Attempts 20 1
RICA Passage 18 1
Passage Rate 90.00% 100.00%
Table 1: RICA Passage Rates
In 2009-2010 twenty interns participated in the administration of the Reading Instruction Competence Assessment (RICA) to
demonstrate the knowledge and skills to provide effective reading instruction to children. Eighteen interns passed the RICA resulting
in a 90% passage rate. In 2010-2011, one intern participated in, and passed the administration of the RICA, resulting in a 100%
passage rate.
Analysis and Discussion of Candidate Proficiency Strength Areas for Growth
The data reflects strengths in the areas of knowledge and skills to
provide effective reading instruction to children as demonstrated by
the passage rate of the RICA.
The data reflects an area of growth for the program to continue
improving candidates’ RICA passage rate by providing effective
feedback.
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Part III (Part A): Special Education
Candidate Proficiency: Analysis and Discussion
2009/2010 2010/2011
4 3 Total
Average
Score Stan Dev # 4 #3 Total
Average
Score Stan Dev
A Picture Is Worth A
Thousand Words 39 65 104 3.37 0.48795 38 2 40 3.85 0.19604
Table 2: Portfolio Assignment: (4-Advanced: 3-Proficient): A Picture Is Worth A Thousand Words
Interns submitted lesson plans, reflective summaries of lessons, and 20 minute videos of lessons demonstrating effective use of
various strategies and interventions for students with special needs. In 2009-2010, a total of 104 interns submitted the tasks, 39 interns
received advanced scores of 4, and 65 interns received proficient scores of 3. The average score for the year was 3.37. In 2010 -
2011, a total of 40 interns submitted the task, 38 interns received advanced scores of 4, and 2 interns received proficient scores of 3.
The average score for the year was 3.85.
Analysis and Discussion of Candidate Proficiency Strength Areas for Growth
Data reflects candidates demonstrated the ability to plan, implement,
and reflect on instruction with a success rate of 100%.
Data reflects a need to provide a clear link between the reflection
summary of a Picture Is Worth A Thousand Words and the reflective
cycle in the induction process.
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Candidate Proficiency: Analysis and Discussion
2009/2010 2011/2012
4 3 Total
Average
Score Stan Dev # 4 #3 Total
Average
Score Stan Dev
Preliminary Induction
Plan 34 70 104 3.32 0.46768 35 5 40 3.5 0.30033
Table 3: Portfolio Assignment: (4-Advanced: 3-Proficient): Preliminary Induction Plan
Interns developed a focus area for professional growth which became the foundation for their action research during the induction process. In
2009-2010, 104 interns completed a Preliminary Individualized Induction Plan in which 34 interns received advanced scores of 4 and 70
interns received proficient scores of 3. The average score for the year was 3.32. In 2010 - 2011, a total of 40 interns submitted the
task, in which 35 interns received advanced scores of 4 and 5 interns received proficient scores of 3. The average score for the year
was 3.5.
Analysis and Discussion of Candidate Proficiency Strength Areas for Growth
Data reflects candidates demonstrated the abilities to reflect upon their
instructional practices and develop focus areas for professional growth, with a
success rate of 100%.
Data reflects the need to provide a clear link between the
development of the focus area and the next steps of the induction
process.
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Part III (Part A): Special Education
Candidate Proficiency: Analysis and Discussion
Table 4: Portfolio Assignment: (4-Advanced: 3-Proficient): Individual Induction Plan
Interns narrowed their focus areas and implemented action research as part of the induction process. In 2009-2010, 108 interns completed an
Individualized Induction Plan in which 49 interns received advanced scores of 4, and 41 interns received proficient scores of 3, and 18
required revisions to complete assignments. The average score for the year was 3.54. In 2010 - 2011, a total of 56 interns completed
an Individual Induction Plan in which 40 interns received advanced scores of 4, and 16 interns received proficient scores of 3. The
average score for the year was 3.71.
Analysis and Discussion of Candidate Proficiency Strength Areas for Growth Data reflects that candidates complete their development, implementation
and reflection of their action research in a one year period with a 94% to
100% success rate.
Data reflects as need to provide support and feedback to the
candidates that do not complete their action research in the one year
period.
2009/2010 2010/2011
4 3 INC Total Average
Score # 4 #3 INC Total
Average
Score
Individual Induction Plan 49 41 18 108 3.54 40 16 0 56 3.71
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Candidate Proficiency: Analysis and Discussion
N Not Proficient Proficient Advanced
9-10 10-11 9-10 10-11 9-10 10-11 9-10 10-11
Percentage 100% 100% 10.53% 0% 70.69% 33% 44.83% 67%
Total 73 33 6 0 41 11 26 22
Table 5: Behavior Management Courses Grades
Interns developed classroom management plans, conducted functional behavior assessments, and developed positive behavior plans
for students with special needs. In 2009-2010, 73 interns enrolled in the course in which 26 received advanced scores, 41 received
proficient scores, and 6 received scores that were not proficient. Interns demonstrated a 92% success rate. In 2010-2011, 33 interns
enrolled in the course in which 22 received advanced scores, 11 received proficient scores, and 0 received scores that were not
proficient. Interns demonstrated a 100% success rate.
Analysis and Discussion of Candidate Proficiency Strength Areas for Growth
Data reflects strengths in the areas of developing positive behavior
plans.
Data reflects areas for growth in program providing support
and feedback.
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Candidate Proficiency: Analysis and Discussion
2009-2010
N Not Proficient Proficient Advanced
Percentage 100% 15.52% 60.34% 24.14%
Total 57 9 35 14
2010-2011
N Not Proficient Proficient Advanced
Percentage 100% 0% 12% 88%
Total 33 0 4 29
Table 6: Teaching English Learners with Disabilities Courses
Interns develop practices, strategies and interventions that enable English learners with special needs to access curriculum across all
content areas. In 2009-2010, 57 interns enrolled in the course in which 14 received advanced scores, 35 received proficient scores,
and 9 received scores that were not proficient. Interns demonstrated a 84.48% success rate. In 2010-2011, 33 interns enrolled in the
course in which 29 received advanced scores, 4 received proficient scores, and 0 received scores that were not proficient. Interns
demonstrated a 100% success rate.
Analysis and Discussion of Candidate Proficiency Strength Areas for Growth
Data reflects candidates demonstrated the ability to use strategies and
interventions to enable English learners with special needs to access curriculum
across all content areas.
Data reflects areas for growth for the program to increase
collaboration with language acquisition branch to improve
curriculum to teach English learners.
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Part III (Part A): Special Education
Candidate Proficiency Analysis and Discussion
2009-2010 Assessment
Not Proficient Proficient Advanced
Percentage 100% 3% 20% 77%
Total 141 5 28 108
2010-2011 Assessment
Not Proficient Proficient Advanced
Percentage 100% 5% 14% 81%
Total 133 7 18 108
Table 7: Benchmark Assignments
Interns used multiple assessment measures to develop curriculum and Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) for students with mild-
moderate and moderate-severe disabilities. Interns worked collaboratively with the general education faculty and other special
education specialists to effectively promote the students' abilities to function in the least restrictive environment. In 2009-2010, 141
interns enrolled in the course in which 108 received advanced scores, 28 received proficient scores, and 5 received scores that were
not proficient. Interns demonstrated a 97% success rate. In 2010-2011, 133 interns were enrolled in the course in which 108 received
advanced scores, 18 received, and 7 received scores that were not proficient. Interns demonstrated a 95% success rate.
Analysis and Discussion of Candidate Proficiency Strength Areas of Growth
Data reflects interns used multiple assessments measures effectively. Interns
used multiple assessment measures to develop curriculum and Individualized
Education Plans (IEPs) for students with mild-moderate and moderate-severe
disabilities. Interns worked collaboratively with the general education faculty
and other special education specialists to effectively promote the students'
abilities to function in the least restrictive environment.
Data reflects the need to sustain a high proficiency rate,
and for instructors/ facilitators to continue to provide
effective instruction in the area of assessment.
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Part III (Part A): Special Education
Candidate Proficiency: Analysis and Discussion
RICA Passage Rate
2009-2010 2010-2011
RICA Attempts 20 1
RICA Passage 18 1
Passage Rate 90.00% 100.00%
Table 8: RICA
In 2009-2010 twenty interns participated in the administration of the Reading Instruction Competence Assessment (RICA) to
demonstrate the knowledge and skills to provide effective reading instruction to children. Eighteen interns passed the RICA resulting
in a 90% passage rate. In 2010-2011, one intern participated in, and passed the administration of the RICA, resulting in a 100%
passage rate.
Analysis and Discussion of Program Effectiveness Strength Areas for Growth Data reflects an effective RICA preparation program that embeds
elements into CORE curriculum courses.
Data reflects the need to improve interventions for interns that have not
been successful in passing the RICA.
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Part III (Part A): Special Education
Program Effectiveness: Analysis and Discussion
Table 9: Educational Specialist Interns State Survey 2009-2010/10-11
In the survey items specific to Education Specialist Interns, participants rated the effectiveness of course work on a scale from ―Very
Well‖ to ―Did Not Receive.‖ Summarizing the combined results in the categories of ―Well‖ and ―Very Well,‖ the data reflects the
interns’ ratings of items as: Effectiveness of Working with Families in 2009-10 was 41.2% and 2010-11 was 50%; Assessment and
Instructional Accommodations in 2009-10 was 78.9% and 2010-11was 66.7%; Collaboration and Co-Teaching Strategies in 2009-10
was 40% and 2010-11was 33.3%; Disability Specific Content in 2009-10 was 45.5% and 2010-11 was 11 33.3%; Positive Behavior
Support in 2009-10 was 68.5% and in 2010-11 was 67.7%; Transition and IEPs in 2009-10 was 29.4% and in 2010-11 was 67.7%.
Analysis and Discussion of Program Effectiveness Strength Areas for Growth
Data reflects program strengths in: Working with Families,
and Transition and IEPs
Data reflects program areas for growth in: Assessment and
Instructional Accommodations, Collaboration and Co-Teaching
Strategies, Disability Specific Content, and Positive Behavior Support
Did Not Receive Not at all Somewhat Well Very Well
2009-10 2010-11 2009-10 2010-11 2009-10 2010-11 2009-10 2010-11 2009-10 2010-
11
Working with Families 5.90% 50.00% 5.90% 0.00% 52.90% 50.00% 35.30% 50.00% 5.90% 0.00%
Assessment and Instructional
Accommodations 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 21.10% 33.30% 52.60% 66.70% 26.30% 0.00%
Collaboration and Co-teaching
strategies 26.70% 0.00% 6.70% 33.30% 53.30% 33.30% 20.00% 33.30% 20.00% 0.00%
Disability Specific Content 72.70% 0.00% 0.00% 33.30% 54.50% 33.30% 27.30% 33.30% 18.20% 0.00%
Positive Behavior Support 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 31.60% 33.30% 47.40% 66.70% 21.10% 0.00%
Transition and IEP's 11.80% 0.00% 11.80% 0.00% 58.80% 33.30% 17.60% 66.70% 11.80% 0.00%
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Part III (Part B): Special Education
Program Effectiveness: Analysis and Discussion
Cohort Program Total Completed Extension
Percent
Completed
W
08/09 Mild/Mod 4 4 0 100.0%
S/F
09/10 Mild/Mod 16 15
1 93.7%
S/F
09/10 Mod/Sev 8 7
1 87.5%
S/F
10/11 Mild/Mod 33 33 0 100.0%
Table 10 A: Program Completion Level
The number of interns completing the Level I program within the specified time period was tallied to determine the completion rate.
Cohort W 0809 Mild Moderate completed the program with a 100% success rate. Cohort SF 0910 Mild Moderate completed the
program with a 93.7% success rate. Cohort SF 0910 Moderate Severe completed the program with a 87.5% success rate. Cohort SF
1011 Mild Moderate completed the program with a 100% success rate.
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Cohort Program Total Completed Extension
Percent
Completed
S/F 07/08 Mild/Mod 27 27 0 100.0%
S/F 07/08 MS Mod/Sev 13 13 0 100.0%
W 07/08 Mild Mod 7 3 4 43.0%
S/F 08/09 Mild/Mod 40 36 4 90.0%
S/F 08/09 Mod/Sev 13 13 0 100.0%
W 08/09
Mild/Mod
CENTSE 4 4 0 100.0%
S/F 09/10
CENTSE
M/M 26 22
4 85.0%
S/F 09/10
CENTSE
M/S 10 9
1 90.0%
Table 10 B: Program Completion Level II The number of interns completing the Level II program within the specified time period was tallied to determine the completion rate.
Cohort SF 0708 Mild Moderate completed the program with a 100.0% success rate. Cohort SF 0708 Moderate Severer completed the
program with a 100.0% success rate. Cohort W 0708 Mild Moderate completed the program with a 43.0% success rate. Cohort SF
0809 Mild Moderate completed the program with a 90.0% success rate. Cohort SF 0809 Moderate Severe completed the program with
a 100.0% success rate. Cohort W 0809 CENTSE Mild Moderate completed the program with a 100.0% success rate. Cohort SF 0910
CENTSE Mild Moderate completed the program with an 85.0% success rate. Cohort SF 0910 CENTSE Moderate Severe completed
the program with a 90.0% success rate.
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Analysis and Discussion of Program Effectiveness Strength Areas for Growth
Data reflects strengths in the areas of program completion rates
ranging 85% to 100% for 91.6% of all cohorts.
Data reflects areas for growth in the area of progress monitoring with
support mechanisms and feedback for interns who are not
completing the program within the 2-3 years time period.
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Part IV: Special Education
Improvement of Candidate Performance
Data Source Common Standards and
Program Standards
Plan of Action/Proposed Change
RICA passage rates
Project: A Picture Worth
1000 Words
Preliminary
Individualized Induction
Plan
Individualized Induction
Plan
Program Standard : Common Standard: 2, 3, 9
Program Standard : 12, 15, 16, 18, 20
Common Standard: 2, 7, 9,
Program Standard: 12, 15, 16, 18, 20
Common Standard: 2,7, 9,
Program Standard: 12, 15, 16, 18, 20
Common Standard: 2, 7, 9
Provide feedback on course of action to increase abilities to
pass the assessment.
Provide meaningful exercises within the course work that
support the connection of strategic lesson planning to the
provision of effective instruction for all students.
Clearly link the self-reflection processes to the reflective cycle
in the induction process through meaningful exercises
embedded in the course work.
Incorporate additional problem-solving, inquiry-based activities
in content delivery processes.
Enhance the reflective process by incorporating more
interactive classroom exercises focused on actively reflecting
and receiving immediate feedback.
Increase support and outreach to assist interns with pacing and
completion of induction tasks.
Offer support sessions weekly throughout the school year.
Refine the alignment of induction course work increasing
relevancy to interns’ teaching assignments.
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Behavior/Classroom
Management Courses
Final Grades (2,4,6,7,9)
Teaching English
Learners Courses Final
Grades
(2,4,9)
Assessment Courses
Final Grades(2,3,4,6,7,9)
Program Standard : 15, 16, 22, 24, 25,
Common Standard: 2,3,9
Program Standard : 11, 12, 16, 17,
20, 26
Common Standard: 2,3,4,7
Program Standard : 10,
Incorporate self- reflective processes to strengthen abilities to
analyze and identify the function of behaviors.
Promote the continuous evaluation of adult attitudes/reactions
and their relationship to student behaviors.
Increase awareness of culturally relevant and responsive
instructional practices.
Combined advanced behavior course from Level II to new
Preliminary Program
Review researched-based instructional methods for EL in every
course.
Model the use of strategies for English Learners in all other
courses.
Provide models of exemplary lesson plans with all four SDAIE
components.
Increase collaboration with District’s Language Acquisition
branch to remain current with research-based practices.
Combined Level II advance teaching strategies for English
Learners in new Preliminary program.
Increase direct instruction and practice opportunities to increase
the effective use of multiple measures of assessment.
Improve the understanding of the effective use of baseline,
formative and summative assessment data.
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Common Standard: 2,3,9
Integrate the usage of District data bases to maximize the use of
multiple data points.
Combined advanced assessment, curriculum program
evaluation from Level II to new Preliminary program.
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Part IV (Cont.): Special Education
Improvement of Program Effectiveness
Data Source Common Standards Plan of Action/Proposed Change RICA passage rates
CTC End-of-Year survey
items specific to Education
Specialist
Course Passage Rates
Program Standard :
Common Standard: 2, 3, 9
Program Standard :
Common Standard: 4, 8, 9
Program Standard :
Common Standard: 2, 9,
Provide feedback on course of action to increase abilities to pass the
assessment.
Increase opportunities to practice using assessment tools to derive
data that drives instruction.
Identify and model instructional accommodations.
Incorporate collaboration and co-teaching strategies throughout
course work.
Emphasize coursework focused on disability specific content.
Integrate positive behavior support strategies.
Illustrate purposeful integration of TPEs/CSTPs across curriculum
content.
Increase opportunities to problem-solve to strengthen interns’
abilities to make instructional adaptations for English Learners and
Students with Special Needs.
Improve interns’ abilities to incorporate student data into IEPs and
lesson plans.
Provide interns with additional direction, models, and scaffolds.
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District Intern Preliminary Credential Program Participant Information
DI BTSA
09-10 10-11 9-
10 10-11
Number of candidates (public/charter schools) Total Number of candidates assigned to
School Improvement, Program Improvement
or SAIT-identified settings Number of candidates (private schools)
Number of active Support Providers
Support Provider Ratio
Candidates: Non-NBC Support Provider
Candidates: NBC Support Provider:
2:1
4:1
2:1
4:1
Total number of candidates recommended for Clear
Credential
Number of Verification of Unavailability of a
Commission-Approved Induction Program
(CL-855) notices issued to eligible candidates
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Part I: DI BTSA Program Changes: Significant changes since last biennial report
Program Standard(s) Explanation of Change
Program Standard 1: Program
Design
In the 2010-2011 school year, participating teachers in the District Intern BTSA Induction Program
were transitioned to the LAUSD BTSA Induction Program to complete the remaining requirements
for their clear credential. A select few who had less than a semester to compete earned their clear
credential with the District Intern BTSA Induction Program in 2010-2011.
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Part II: DI BTSA Candidate Assessment/performance and Program Effectiveness Assessment Tools
Candidate Performance Assessment Tools
Assessment
Tool
Description of Tool Data Gathered Use
Portfolio Task:
Context for Teaching
Participating Teachers (PT) gather data about their
class, school, district and community and discuss
the implications of this with their support
providers using conversation guides.
Task assessed with criteria chart
and initial passage rate
Evidence of PTs’
ability to access
information about
students and connect
it to student learning
Portfolio Task: Initial
Assessment of
Teaching Practice
Provides PTs with the opportunity to compare and
contrast the teacher preparation program with
those of the Induction Program. They consider
prior knowledge and skills acquired during teacher
preparation, their current context for teaching, and
evidence gathered by a trained support provider
during a classroom observation, to assess their
teaching practice and identify strengths and areas
for growth.
Task assessed with a criteria chart
and initial passage rate
Evidence of PTs’
ability to use
reflection and
feedback to improve
teaching practice and
subject matter
knowledge
Portfolio Task:
Inquiry 1 on Equity
With a focus of providing equity to students’
diverse learning needs, PTs gather information,
collaborate with (and/or observe) a colleague,
develop an action plan, implement the action plan,
reflect on collected evidence and apply new
learning to future practice. The results of an
inquiry are used by participating teachers and
support providers to explore the impact of
instruction on student achievement while guiding
the participating teacher's future professional
development.
Inquiry 1 task assessed with a
rubric on 5 areas of professional
growth: self assessment, the
lesson series and the observed
lesson, aligning, analyzing and
interpreting assessments,
differentiated instruction, writing
reflections
Evidence of PTs’
competency in the
assessed areas for
providing equity to
all students
Portfolio Task: With a focus on teaching English Learners, PTs Inquiry 2 task assessed with a Evidence of PTs’
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Inquiry 2 on teaching
English Learners
gather information, collaborate with (and/or
observe) a colleague, develop an action plan,
implement the action plan, reflect on collected
evidence and apply new learning to future
practice. The results of an inquiry are used by
participating teachers and support providers to
explore the impact of instruction on student
achievement while guiding the participating
teacher's future professional development.
rubric on 5 areas of professional
growth: self assessment, the
lesson series and the observed
lesson, aligning, analyzing and
interpreting assessments,
differentiated instruction, writing
reflections
competency in the
assessed areas for
teaching English
Learners
Portfolio Task:
Inquiry 3 on teaching
Special Populations
With a focus on teaching English Learners, PTs
gather information, collaborate with (and/or
observe) a colleague, develop an action plan,
implement the action plan, reflect on collected
evidence and apply new learning to future
practice. The results of an inquiry are used by
participating teachers and support providers to
explore the impact of instruction on student
achievement while guiding the participating
teacher's future professional development.
Inquiry 3 task assessed with a
rubric on 5 areas of professional
growth: self assessment, the
lesson series and the observed
lesson, aligning, analyzing and
interpreting assessments,
differentiated instruction, writing
reflections
Evidence of PTs’
competency in the
assessed areas for
teaching Special
Populations
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Part II (cont.): DI BTSA
Program Effectiveness Assessment Tools
Assessment
Tool
Description of Tool Data Gathered Use
End of Year
Support Provider
Survey
Survey developed by CTC are
taken online in the spring of
school year by support providers
Measurement of PTs’ perceptions of the
program. Uses Likert scale.
To determine the effectiveness
of the program according to
support provider perception
PT Completion rate Measurement of PTs completion
of the program within the
provided time frame
Measurement of the number of PTs who
completed the program on time, the
number who needed an extension and the
number who never completed the program
Program effectiveness in
guiding and supporting
participating teachers as they
complete induction
requirements
Colloquium
Evaluations
At the end of the program, PTs
complete program evaluations
about their satisfaction with the
program.
Qualitative questions that highlight the
strengths and areas of needed growth for
the program.
To determine how PTs feel the
program is strong are where it
can be improved.
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Part III (Part A): DI BTSA
Candidate Performance: Analysis and Discussion
2009-2010 2010-2011 2009-2010 2010-2011 2009-2010 2010-2011 2009-2010 2010-2011
Portfolio Task Number of
Submission
Number of
Submission
Partially
Proficient
Partially
Proficient
Proficient Proficient %
Proficient
%
Proficient
Portfolio Task:
Context for
Teaching
75 49 10 7 65 42 87% 86%
Portfolio Task:
Initial Assessment
of Teaching
Practice
74 44 6 1 68 43 58% 98%
Table 1: Portfolio Assessment and Submission
The table reflects the number of portfolio tasks submitted for the first two components of FACT, Context for Teaching and Initial
Assessment of Teaching Practice. Both tasks were assessed using a criteria chart. They are assessed as either proficient or partially
proficient. In 2009-2010, 87% of the Context for teaching tasks was assessed as proficient and 58% of the Initial Assessment of
teaching practice tasks was assessed as proficient. In 2010-2011, 86% of Context for Teaching Tasks was assessed as proficient and
98% of the Initial Assessment of Teaching Practice was assessed as proficient.
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Analysis and Discussion of Candidate Proficiency
Areas of Strength Areas for Growth
In 2010-2011, there was a high proficiency rate for the Initial
Assessment of Teaching Practice. This reflects that participating
teachers are strong in their ability to use reflection and feedback to
improve teaching practice and subject matter knowledge.
In both years, proficiency rate for Context for Teaching was below
90%. This may suggest that there is a need for growth in PTs’
ability to access information about students and connect it to
student learning.
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Part III (Part A): DI BTSA
Candidate Performance: Analysis and Discussion
Inquiry Data
2009-2010
Number Median Mean Self-
Assessment
Lesson
Series
Analyze
Assessment
Differentiating
Instruction
Reflection
on Inquiry
Process
Inquiry 1 - Equity 32 2.00 2.46 2.78 2.88 3.00 2.63 2.78
Inquiry 2 - Teaching
English Learners
26 3.00 3.14 3.27 3.38 3.35 3.12 3.23
Inquiry 3 - Special
Populations
7 3.00 3.00 3.29 3.43 3.14 3.43 3.43
Inquiry Data
2010-2011
Number Median Mean Self-
Assessment
Lesson
Series
Analyze
Assessment
Differentiating
Instruction
Reflection
on Inquiry
Process
Inquiry 1 - Equity 48 3.00 2.64 2.99 3.04 2.99 2.86 3.01
Inquiry 2 - Teaching
English Learners
44 3.00 2.91 3.11 3.23 3.11 3.05 3.23
Inquiry 3 - Special
Populations
26 3.00 2.77 2.96 3.27 3.19 3.08 3.12
Table 2: Inquiry Task Data
The Table reflects the performance by PTs on three separate inquiries: 1) inquiry focused on equity, 2) inquiry focused on teaching
English Learners and 3) inquiry 3 focused on teaching special populations. Each inquiry is assessed on a scale of 1-4. The data
reflects the overall mean for each task for the 2009-2010 and 2010-2011 school years and the mean for each of the sub scores of the
rubric. The number of inquiries submitted each year was inconsistent due to fluctuating program enrollment.
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Analysis and Discussion of Candidate Proficiency
Areas of Strength Areas for Growth
Inquiry 2 on Teaching English Learners reflected the
highest mean for both years. Interns showed strength in
Program Standard 6a: Teaching English Learners. In this
inquiry, interns demonstrate the ability to implement one
or more of the components of English Language
Development, grade-level academic language instruction,
ELD by proficiency level and/or content-based ELD.
With a mean of 2.46 in 2009-2010 and 2.64 in 2010-2011, Inquiry 1
was consistently low for both years. This would suggest that PTs have a
need for growth in Induction Standard 6: Equity for all students. In this
inquiry, PTs demonstrate the ability to examine and strive to minimize
bias in classrooms, schools and larger educational systems while using
culturally responsive pedagogical practices.
Part III (Part A): DI BTSA
Candidate Performance: Analysis and Discussion
Support Provider End of Year Survey: (See Data for General Education Support
Provider Survey)
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Part III (Part A): DI BTSA
Candidate Performance: Analysis and Discussion
Year Total Completed
Transitioned to
LAUSD BTSA RIF Resigned Terminated Percent Completed
2009-2010 77 55 6 14 2 0 71%
2010-2011 54 34 18 0 1 1 76%
Table 3: DI BTSA Completion Rate
The following data shows the completion rate for participating teachers who completed their Clear Credential. In 2009-2010, 14
teachers were released due to Reduction in Force, 15 teachers earned their Clear Credential and 6 teachers were transitioned to the
LAUSD BTSA Program to complete their remaining program requirements. In 2010-2011, 20 PTs remained in the District Intern
BTSA Induction Program and completed their Clear Credential and 19 transitioned to the LAUSD BTSA Induction Program.
Analysis and Discussion of Program Effectiveness
Areas of Strength Areas for Growth
The 2009-2010, there a completion rate of 71% and 2010-2011 the completion
rate of 76%. Although the data shows that 71% and 76% completed the
program, factors beyond our control such as RIF or program changes, affected
the outcome. In calculating the factors that are in our control, the actual
completion rate is 87% for 2009-2010 and 94% in 2010-2011. The data
reflects that the program was effective in providing adequate support and advice
for participating teachers to complete induction requirements on time Support
mechanisms included Advisement and Feedback Sessions, District Intern
Professional Development Workshops on topics relating to program standards,
support provider training and individualized intervention.
In order to strive for 100 % on time completion, the
program can continue to focus on providing support
and assistance to PTs and support providers.
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Part IV: DI BTSA
Improvement of Candidate Effectiveness
Data Source Common Program Standards Plan of Action/Proposed Change Context for
Teaching
Common Standard 7:
Field Experience and Clinical Practice
Common Standard 8:
District-Employed Supervisors
Common Standard 9:
Assessment of Candidate Competence
Program Standard 4:
Formative Assessment System
Continue to provide electronic means for gathering and
analyzing data about students, school, and community.
Content delivery will incorporate more problem
solving, inquiry based activity based activities.
The reflective process will continue to be part of every
course by including a cumulative reflective journal
after every course where interns reflect on what they
learned in the course and their growth over time.
Initial Assessment of
Teaching Practice
Common Standard 6:
Advice and Assistance
Common Standard 7:
Field Experience and Clinical Practice
Common Standard 8:
District-Employed Supervisors
Common Standard 9:
Assessment of Candidate Competence
Program Standard 4:
Formative Assessment System
Continue to provide training to support providers in the
area of dialogue and providing feedback to PTs
Continue to provide training to PTs and support
providers on collection and use of evidence to assess
practice
Continue to provide training on setting and meeting
goals for improvement on teaching practice
Inquiry 1 - Equity Common Standard 6:
Advice and Assistance
Common Standard 7:
Continue to provide workshops on areas that relate to
Equity and Universal Access such as: RTI2, differentiation,
and CRRE strategies
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Field Experience and Clinical Practice
Common Standard 8:
District-Employed Supervisors
Common Standard 9:
Assessment of Candidate Competence
Program Standard 5:
Pedagogy
Program Standard 6:
Equity for All Students
Inquiry 2 - Teaching
English Learners
Common Standard 6:
Advice and Assistance
Common Standard 7:
Field Experience and Clinical Practice
Common Standard 8:
District-Employed Supervisors
Common Standard 9:
Assessment of Candidate Competence
Program Standard 5:
Pedagogy
Program Standard 6a:
Teaching English Learners
Continue to provide workshops on areas that relate to
teaching English Learners such as: SDAIE, academic
vocabulary development, literacy in the content areas
Inquiry 3 - Special
Populations
Common Standard 6:
Advice and Assistance
Continue to provide workshops on areas that relate to
teaching Special Populations such as teaching students
with autism, modifications and adaptations, and working
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Common Standard 7:
Field Experience and Clinical Practice
Common Standard 8:
District-Employed Supervisors
Common Standard 9:
Assessment of Candidate Competence
Program Standard 5:
Pedagogy
Program Standard 6b:
Teaching Special Populations
with Gifted and Talented students.
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Part IV: DI BTSA
Improvement of Program Effectiveness
Data Source Common Program Standards Plan of Action/Proposed Change DI BTSA PT
Completion Rate
Common Standard 6: Advice and Assistance
Common Standard 9: Assessment of Candidate
Competence
Program Standard 3: Support Providers and
Professional Development Providers
Continue to provide support and outreach to assist PTs
with their pacing of Inquiries and other FACT tasks
Continue to provide support sessions during winter
break, spring break and after school.
Ensure that program requirements are aligned and
connected to courses and TPEs and are relevant to their
teaching assignment.
Support Provider State
Survey
Common Standard 6: Advice and Assistance
Common Standard 8: District-Employed Supervisors
Program Standard 3: Support Providers and
Professional Development Providers
Increase collaboration and training with the New
Teacher Center for support provider training.
Provide support in the support provider match-up and
selection process.
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Participant Information
LAUSD BTSA 09-10 10-11
09-10 10-11
Number of candidates (public/charter schools) 1707 687 Total Number of candidates assigned
to a school in Program Improvement"
which then covers QEIA, SAIT,
DAIT, etc.
Year 1 53 17 Number of candidates (private schools) 0 0
Number of active Support Providers 425 283 Year 2 77 70
Candidate: Support Provider Ratio
Candidates: Non-NBC Support Provider:
Candidates: NBC Support Provide
Candidates: Full Release Support Provider
2:1
4.1
18:1
2:1
4:1
18:1
Number of Verification of Unavailability of a
Commission-Approved Induction Program (CL-855)
notices issued to eligible candidates
0 28
Total number of candidates recommended for Clear MS
or SS Credential 1108 562
Number of candidates recommended for Clear MS
or SS Credential via Early Completion Option 251 0
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Part I: LAUSD BTSA Program Changes: Significant changes since last biennial report
Program
Standard(s)
Explanation of Change
PS 4 Reduced number of formative assessment inquiries required for completion to two for LAUSD
BTSA induction.
PS 4
Pilot of the FAS formative assessment system with selected participants and Support Providers in
the 2011-12 school year. Although there are changes in structure \document names the basic
alignment with the Induction Standards is still intact. A full release Support Provider model will be
piloted with this group.
PS 5, 6 Modified support for participating teacher’s completion of induction program to align with changes
in Program Standards and CSTP.
CS 6 Year 1 and Early Completion Option suspended for the 2010-11 academic school year, reinstated
for the 11-12 academic school year
CS 6
Admission and implementation modified—District Intern candidates may complete induction
through either the LAUSD BTSA Induction Program or the District Intern Induction Program based
on the District’s organizational and fiscal decisions each year.
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Part II (Part A): LAUSD BTSA Candidate
Candidate Performance Assessment Tools
Assessment
Tool
Table Description of Tool Data Gathered Use
State Survey
Annual survey designed by State agencies
electronically collected from btsa.ca.gov
website during the month of May
Specific questions selected for analysis focus
on:
o BTSA impact on participating
teachers’ practice in specific
areas
o BTSA impact on practice--CSTP
Results are given as
percentage of respondents
who selected a particular
choice for each questions
(NOT average with standard
deviation, as anticipated)
Used to assess
candidate
performance in the
areas: impact on
practice, CSTP, and
growth in assessed
areas.
LAUSD Mid
Year Survey
Local evaluation tool completed participating
teachers and support providers
Responses electronically collected through
Zoomerang Survey website
Questions specifically crafted to collect data
about support provider effectiveness, as well
as questions about program effectiveness that
Support providers and
participating teachers responded
on a participating teacher’s
opportunity to demonstrate
growth in assessed areas on a
Likert Scale 1-10, support
providers assessed program
Data used to assess
program impact and
participant
opportunity to
demonstrate growth.
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mirror questions on the Statewide survey
Participating teachers electronically submit
their IIP cells 1-4 responses
impact on their own practice
scale 1-10
Summary of
Teaching Practice
Project
Summary of Teaching Practice Project—Each
culminating teacher beginning in the 2010-11 school
year completes a project in the form of a scrapbook,
power point presentation or written narrative
describing growth as a professional educator in
selected areas and identifying evidence to support
their assessment of growth.
Teacher demonstration of growth
assessed on a two point scale
(evidence of growth/no evidence of
growth)
Data used to assess
participant ability to
synthesize and present
evidence of growth in
the areas indicated in
the induction standards
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Part II (Part B): BTSA Candidate
Program Effectiveness Assessment Tools
Assessment
Tool
Table Description of Tool Data
Gathered
Use
BTSA
Statewide
Survey
Annual survey designed by State agencies electronically
collected from btsa.ca.gov website during the month of
May
Results are given as percentage of respondents who
selected a particular choice for each questions (NOT
average with standard deviation, as anticipated)
Specific questions selected for analysis focus on:
1. Perception of BTSA has impact on new teachers’
practice in specific areas
2. The perception of BTSA impact on Support
Provider practice in specific areas
3. Support Provider Selection and Assignment
Results are given
as percentage of
respondents who
selected a
particular choice
for each questions
(NOT average
with standard
deviation, as
anticipated)
Used to assess
program
effectiveness in the
areas: impact on
practice, CSTP,
growth in assessed
areas, and support
provider selection
and assignment.
Video
Observation
The Video Observation was second part of a 5 Phase
Support Provider Application process. Participants scoring
at or above 25 advanced to the next phase. The video
observation consisted of a brief introduction, followed by
applicants viewing a video and recording their
observations. The Participants then responded to prompts.
The responses were scored on a rubric. Possible scores for
this assessment, based on the scoring rubric, were: 0, 5, 10,
15, and 20. 35 30, 35, 40, 45 or 50.
Responses scored on
a rubric such that the
score indicates the
areas of strength and
areas for growth.
Use was to
determine who was
eligible to proceed in
the selection and
assignment process
as well as to provide
insight into the areas
of professional
growth.
Local Survey (Mid-
Year) Local evaluation tool completed participating teachers and support
providers
Support providers and
participating teachers
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Participating
Teachers and
Support Providers
Responses electronically collected through Zoomerang Survey
website
Questions specifically crafted to collect data about support provider
effectiveness, as well as questions about program effectiveness that
mirror questions on the Statewide survey
responded on a
participating teacher’s
opportunity to
demonstrate growth in
assessed areas on a
Likert Scale 1-10,
support providers
assessed program impact
on their own practice
scale 1-10
Exit Survey Survey given immediately after the 2
nd year PT completed his/her
Exit Interview and taken electronically in the New Teacher Office
through Zoomerang Survey website.
First implemented in 2010-11 academic year
1. Specific questions selected for analysis focus on:
2. Opportunity to demonstrate practice in selected areas 3. Opportunity to identify areas for growth
Participating teachers
responded on their
opportunity to
examine their
proficiency as a
professional educator
and identify areas for
growth.
Data used to assess
areas of program
effectiveness in
providing participating
teachers opportunity to
examine their
proficiency as a
professional educator
and identify areas for
growth. Candidate Records
Data Database(s) of records—candidate enrollment, progress, completion,
etc; support provider selection, assignment and training
Data collected is the
enrollment progress
and completion of
requirements for
participating teachers.
Data used to monitor
candidate progress and
identify those who
have completed all
requirements for
recommendation for
the credential and
analyze timely
completion of program
requirements
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Part III (Part B): LAUSD BTSA
Program Effectiveness: Analysis and Discussion
Graph 1: Support Provider Candidate Video Observation Scores
Numbers on the X axis indicate how many support provider applicants received the score along the Y axis. 3 applicants earned a
score of ―0‖, 5 applicants earned a score of ―5‖, 7 applicants earned a score of ―10‖, 14 applicants earned a score of ―15‖, 18
applicants earned a score of ―20‖, 163 applicants earned a score of ―25‖, 119 applicants earned a score of ―30‖, 90 applicants earned a
score of ―35‖, 42 applicants earned a score of ―40‖,15 applicants earned a score of ―45‖, 7 applicants earned a score of ―50‖, 441
support provider applicants scored at or above 25, and were eligible to progress in the selection and assignment process.
0
50
100
150
200
00 05 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50
2010-11 Support Provider ApplicantVideo Observation Scores
Total
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Analysis and Discussion of Candidate Proficiency Areas of Strength Areas for Growth
The majority of Support Provider applicants passed the video
observation.
Implementation of this phase ensures that participating teachers
receive support from qualified support providers.
The video observation scoring rubric is designed such that the
scores allow us to assess areas of need for support provider
professional growth.
Video Observation results indicate that areas of growth for Support
Providers include further development of observation skills and
prioritizing support for the participating teachers.
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Program Effectiveness: Analysis and Discussion
Graph 2: Time Frame for Teacher/Support Provider Interaction
On the 2010-11 state survey participating teachers were asked to identify when they began working with their Support Provider.
Note: Implementation of the new application and selection process is believed to be a key factor in this as all schools needed to be
trained in the process prior to accepting applicants.
Areas of Strength Areas for Growth
56% of participating teachers began working with support providers within 1
month enrollment.
All support providers (100%) assigned during that time had passed the newly
revised application process.
Institutional support was strengthened and resulted in school site
implementation teams attending mandatory training to understand the new
support provider selection and assignment process prior to assigning support
providers.
Approximately 1/3 of participants indicated that they
did not begin to work with their Support Providers
within the first 2 months
Increase the number of percentage of participants who
begin working with their support provider the first 30
days of program enrollment
56
11
33
0102030405060
Within one months of enrollment in the BTSA
Induction Program
Within two months of enrollment in the BTSA
Induction Program
More than two months after the enrollment in the BTSA
Induction Program
# 40 12. In general, when did you begin working with your BTSA Induction Participating Teacher(s) this year? (%) %
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Part III (Part B): DI BTSA
Program Effectiveness: Analysis and Discussion
Graph 3: Selection of Support Providers o NOTE: 144 of the Support Providers were NBC teachers. NBC teachers were allowed to use NBC certification as
a substitute for the interview and observation phases.
The state survey asked Support Providers to indicate how they were selected. Note: In LAUSD National Board Certification was
accepted as a substitute for the interview and classroom observation components of the application process.
49.40%
90.90%
74.00% 71.40%
0.00%10.00%20.00%30.00%40.00%50.00%60.00%70.00%80.00%90.00%
100.00%
1a. My site administrator selected me
1b. BTSA Induction
program staff selected me
1c. I completed an application
1d. I was interviewed
1e. I was observed
Pe
rce
nta
ge
How were you selected to be a Support Provider?(Select all that apply)
Support Provider Selection
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Areas of Strength Areas for Growth
Over 90% of Support Providers indicate that they applied for the
position, with over 70% indicating that they were both interviewed
and observed. (NBC teachers were allowed to use their
certification to waive interview and observation portions of the
application process.)
144 of the Support Providers selected have attained National Board
Certification
Although all but a handful of support providers are assigned
by their site administrator, nearly 50% identified that they
were assigned by BTSA staff – clarify communication
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Program Effectiveness: Analysis and Discussion
Graph 4: CST Impact on SP Practice
The state survey asked Support Providers to respond to the following question: 30. In what areas of the CSTP has your participation
as a Support Provider in BTSA made you a better teacher? (Check all that apply): Results were reported in terms of the percentage of
Support Providers who checked yes for each standard.
Areas of Strength Areas for Growth
For each of the CSTPs over 80% of Support Providers
indicated that working with the BTSA program impacted
their practice.
Continue to provide opportunities for Support Providers
to grow in their practice as an effective classroom teacher.
83.10% 80.50% 80.50% 87.00% 88.30% 89.60%
0.00%
100.00%
Engaging and supporting all
students in learning
Creating and maintaining effective
environments for student learning
Understanding and organizing subject matter for student
learning
Planning instruction and designing
learning experiences for all students
Assessing students for learning
Developing as a professional educator
% o
f SP
s in
dic
atin
g im
pac
t
CSTP impact on SP Practice (self assessed)
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Graph 5: Support Provider Perceived Impact on Own Practice
The state survey asked Support Providers to assess the impact of serving as a Support Provider on 17 areas of practice using the
following scale: 1 no impact 2 slight impact 3 moderate impact 4 great impact. Scores were reported as the mean of Support
Provider responses.
3.6
3.52
3.13
3.52
3.49
3.45
3.45
3.08
3.25
3.06
2.91
2.63
3.13
2.83
3.05
2.61
3.43
25a. Understanding the skills, roles and responsibilities of a Support …
25b. Understanding the use and purposes of the formative assessment …
25c. Assisting Participating Teacher(s) to connect their prior experience …
25d. Assisting Participating Teacher(s) in understanding the local …
25e. Understanding the processes and use of inquiry in formative …
25f. Using evidence from formative assessment activities to examine …
25g. Developing and implementing an Individual Induction …
25h. Identifying and responding to the diverse needs, knowledge, skills …
25i. Using coaching techniques to facilitate reflective conversations on …
25j. Working effectively with English Language Learners
25k. Working effectively with special needs students
25l. Using technology
25m. Using assessment data to differentiate instruction
25n. Examining bias and using culturally responsive pedagogy
25o. Creating a safe and healthy learning environment
25p. Using strategies for mediating conflicts
25q. Other- Please specify
To what extent did your work as a Support Provider impact your practice in the following areas?
no impact=1, slight impact=2, moderate impact=3, great impact=4
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Areas of Strength Areas for Growth
Support Providers indicated that their work as a support provider had
between moderate and great impact on their own practice in 13 of the17
areas surveyed.
Support Providers indicated that their work as a support provider had
between slight to moderate impact on their own practice in 4 of the 17
areas surveyed
o mediating conflict
o examining bias and using culturally responsive pedagogy
o using technology and
o working effectively with special needs students
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Program Effectiveness: Analysis and Discussion
Please rate the following from 0 (low) to 10 (high):
Low 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 High
the level to which your roles and responsibilities as a support
provider were clearly communicated to you by the leadership of
this BTSA Induction Program
0
0%
1
1%
0
0%
3
3%
8
8%
8
8%
7
7%
24
23%
21
20%
33
31%
the extent to which you feel that the CFASST or FACT training
prepares you to work with your participating teacher(s)
1
1%
2
2%
2
2%
2
2%
7
7%
7
7%
12
11%
26
25%
27
26%
19
18%
the impact of the formative assessment work you complete with
your participating teacher(s) in helping them to assess their
students’ specific learning needs
0
0%
1
1%
2
2%
0
0%
5
5%
8
8%
16
15%
29
28%
28
27%
16
15%
the impact of the formative assessment work you complete with
your participating teacher(s) in helping them to improve their
skill in using English language development methods and
strategies
0
0%
0
0%
1
1%
1
1%
5
5%
6
6%
21
20%
30
29%
26
25%
15
14%
Table 6: Support Provider rating of Communication and Impact of BTSA
On the Local (mid-year) survey Support Providers were asked to rate from low (1) to high (10) components of communication and
impact of BTSA work on their practice and that of the participating teachers. Within each cell, the top number is the count of
respondents selecting the option and the bottom % is percent of the total respondents selecting the option.
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Areas of Strength Areas for Growth
81% of Support Providers rated the level to which their roles
and responsibilities as a support provider were clearly
communicated to them by the leadership of the BTSA
Induction Program at 7 or higher
80% of Support Providers rated the extent to which they felt
that the formative assessment training prepared them to work
with their participating teacher(s) at a score of 7 or higher
85% of Support Providers rated the impact of the formative
assessment work they complete with their participating
teacher(s) in helping them to assess their students’ specific
learning needs at a score of 7 or higher
88% of Support Providers rated the impact of the formative
assessment work they complete with their participating
teacher(s) in helping them to improve their skill in using
English language development methods and strategies at a
score of 7 or higher
Increase the percentage of Support Providers who believe that
their roles and responsibilities as a Support Provider were
clearly communicated to them
Increase the percentage of Support Providers who believe that
the formative assessment training prepares them to work with
their participating teacher
Increase the % of Support Providers who highly rate the
impact of formative assessment on their participating
teacher’s ability to assess their students’ specific learning
needs and improve their skill in using El methods and
strategies
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5. As I completed the Formative Assessment Process (FACT), I had opportunities to demonstrate my practice in the following
areas:
Top number is the count of respondents selecting the option.
Bottom % is percent of the total respondents selecting the option.
No
opportunit
y
Limited
opportunity
Some
opportunity
Considerable
opportunity
Ensuring access to the curriculum for all students 0 5 93 393
0% 1% 19% 80%
Differentiating instruction to meet student needs 1 15 110 365
0% 3% 22% 74%
Minimizing the impact of bias on student achievement 2 34 166 289
0% 7% 34% 59%
Teaching English Language Learners/Standard English Learners 2 19 123 347
0% 4% 25% 71%
Teaching students with special needs 6 36 171 278
1% 7% 35% 57%
Using technology to enhance student learning 6 32 154 299
1% 7% 31% 61%
Using assessment to design instruction 1 12 127 351
0% 2% 26% 71%
Collaborating/Communicating with families 8 69 189 225
2% 14% 38% 46%
Table 7: Self-Assessment of the Effectiveness of FACT
On the Local (mid-year) survey participating teachers were asked to indicate the extent to which they had opportunity to demonstrate
their practice in selected areas: No Opportunity, Limited Opportunity, Some Opportunity, and Considerable Opportunity. Within each
cell, the top number is the count of respondents selecting the option and the bottom % is percent of the total respondents selecting the
option.
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Areas of Strength Areas for Growth
Over 90% of participating teachers indicated that they had ―Some‖ or
―Considerable‖ opportunity to demonstrate practice in all areas
assessed.
Continue to provide participating teachers the opportunity to
demonstrate practice in the assessed areas.
Increase indicators to ―Considerable‖ rather than ―Some.‖
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Candidate Performance: Analysis and Discussion
Graph 8: PT and SP Assessment of PT Improvement
3.17
3.23
3.04
2.71
3.12
2.91
3.26
3.06
3.13
2.88
2.88
3.12
2.57
3.04
2.73
2.96
2.99
2.69
2.43
3.01
2.79
2.92
2.8
2.87
2.68
2.68
2.95
2.53
2.89
2.69
24a. Developing a repertoire of teaching strategies
24b. Ensuring access to the curriculum for all students
24c. Managing the classroom
24d. Mediating conflict
24e. Differentiating instruction
24f. Minimizing bias and using culturally responsive pedagogy
24g. Teaching to content standards
24h. Teaching students with special needs
24i. Teaching English Language Learners
24j. Using technology as a teaching tool
24k. Using technology as a learning tool
24l. Using assessment data to design instruction
24m. Working with families
24n. Collaborating with teachers and other resource personnel at their …
24o. Prioritizing the professional workload
Participating Teacher & Support Provider Assessment ofPT Improvement as a result of BTSA Participation
PT Mean SP Mean
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On the 2010-11 state survey, Support Providers and participating teachers were asked to assess participating teacher improvement as a
result of BTSA participation in 17 areas using the following scale: 1- No improvement, 2-Some improvement, 3- Moderate
improvement, 4- significant improvement. Scores for each surveyed group were reported as the mean of responses.
The red bar indicates the mean of participating teacher responses. The blue bar indicates the mean of Support Provider responses.
Support Providers consistently rated the participating teachers as having achieved greater improvement than the participants did
themselves.
Areas of Strength Areas for Growth
SPs rated BTSA impact on PT practice at a mean of 3.0 or higher in
9 of 17 areas assessed.
The experienced practitioners were able to see a greater degree of
growth than the novice teachers.
Participating teachers and Support Providers consistently rated
BTSA impact on PT improvement on the assessed areas as
―significant‖ or ―moderate‖:
Repertoire of teaching practices
Managing the classroom
Ensuring access to the curriculum of all students
Teaching to content standards
Teaching Students with special needs
Using technology as a tool
Using assessment data
Continue to provide the participating teachers with
opportunities to improve/grow in this area.
Assist participating teachers in identifying the
connection between their formative assessment work
and the areas assessed.
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Candidate Performance: Analysis and Discussion
Graph 9: PT and SP Assessment of BTSA Impact
On the 2010-11 state survey Support Providers and participating teachers were asked to assess the impact of BTSA on the
participant’s classroom practice in relationship to the California Standards for the Teaching Profession. Our scale was 1-no impact, 2-
slight impact, 3-moderate impact, 4-great impact. Scores for each group are reported as the mean of responses. The red bar indicates
participating teacher responses and the blue bar indicates Support Provider responses.
2.7 2.8 2.9 3 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7
23a. Engaging and supporting all students in learning
23b. Creating and maintaining effective environments for …
23c. Understanding and organizing subject matter for …
23d. Planning instruction and designing learning …
23e. Assessing student for learning
23f. Developing as a Professional Educator
SP and PT Assessment ofImpact of BTSA on Classroom Practice--CSTP
PT Mean
SP Mean
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Areas of Strength Areas for Growth
The planning instruction and designing learning experiences
has been identified as strength.
Support Providers assessed BTSA impact on participating
teacher practice at a mean of 3.4 or above for all areas of the
CSTP.
Participating teachers assessed impact on all areas of the
CSTP at 3.0 or above.
Continue to provide participating teachers with opportunities
to grow in their abilities to see the impact of BTSE induction
upon their practice.
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Low 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 High
your participating teacher's ability to help students focus on
their personal strengths
0
0%
0
0%
1
1%
0
0%
5
5%
7
7%
19
18%
29
28%
28
27%
16
15%
your participating teacher's ability to assess English learners 0
0%
0
0%
2
2%
0
0%
8
8%
8
8%
18
17%
33
31%
23
22%
13
12%
the extent that your participating teacher(s) needs additional
support and strategies in the area of behavior management
4
4%
14
13%
6
6%
8
8%
10
10%
8
8%
18
17%
22
21%
11
10%
4
4%
the level that your participating teacher(s) is/are able to
recognize and assess the
strengths of both students with disabilities and with talents and
plan activities around these strengths
0
0%
0
0%
0
0%
4
4%
5
5%
8
8%
27
26%
27
26%
21
20%
13
12%
Table 10: Support Provider Mid-Year Survey of Teacher Effectiveness: 10-11
On the 2010-11 LAUSD Local (mid-year) survey Support Providers were asked to rate statements regardin Program Effectiveness and
Candidate Performance on a scale from low (1) to (10) high. Within each cell, the top number is the count of respondents selecting the
option and the bottom % is percent of the total respondents selecting the option.
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Areas of Strength Areas for Growth
88% of Support Providers rate their participating teacher's
ability to help students focus on their personal strengths at a
level of 7 or higher
82% of Support Providers rate their participating teacher's
ability to assess English learners at a level of 7 or higher
or higher
84% of Support Providers rate the extent that their
participating teacher(s) is/are able to recognize and assess
the strengths of both students with disabilities and with
talents and plan activities around these strengths at a level
of 7 or higher
Provide additional opportunities for participating teachers to
develop behavior management strategies: 52% of Support
Providers rate the extent that their participating teacher(s)
needs additional support and strategies in the area of behavior
management at a level of 7
Continue to provide opportunities for participants to
develop skills in Supporting English learners and students
with special needs
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Candidate Performance: Analysis and Discussion
Top number is the count of respondents selecting the option.
Bottom % is percent of the total respondents selecting the
option.
Low 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 High
my ability to use the formative assessment (FACT) work I complete
with my support provider to assess my student's specific learning
needs
15
2%
6
1%
9
1%
10
2%
37
6%
47
7%
96
15%
140
22%
133
21%
135
21%
my ability to use the formative assessment (FACT) work I complete
with my support provider to improve my skill in using English
language development methods and strategies
16
3%
3
0%
10
2%
10
2%
31
5%
56
9%
108
17%
157
25%
121
19%
116
18%
my ability to assess English learners 8
1%
4
1%
2
0%
6
1%
41
7%
54
9%
108
17%
168
27%
124
20%
113
18%
the extent that I would like additional support and strategies in the
area of behavior management
35
6%
28
4%
31
5%
29
5%
74
12%
59
9%
94
15%
98
16%
83
13%
97
15%
the level to which I am able to recognize and assess the strengths of
both students with disabilities and with talents and to plan activities
around these strengths
8
1%
1
0%
6
1%
8
1%
39
6%
60
10%
127
20%
185
29%
105
17%
89
14%
Table 11: Teacher Mid-Year Survey of Their Effectiveness
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On the 2010-11 LAUSD Local (mid-year) survey Support Providers were asked to rate statements regardin Program Effectiveness and
Candidate competence on a scale from low (1) to (10) high. Within each cell, the top number is the count of respondents selecting the
option and the bottom % is percent of the total respondents selecting the option.
Areas of Strength Areas for Growth
79% of participating teachers rate their ability to use the
formative assessment (FACT) work they complete with their
support provider to assess their student's specific learning
needs at a level of 7 or higher
79% of participating teachers rate their ability to use the
formative assessment (FACT) work complete with their
support provider to improve their skill in using English
language development methods and strategies at a level of 7
or higher
82% of participating teachers rate their ability to assess
English learners at a level of 7 or higher
59% of participating teachers rate the extent that they would
like additional support and strategies in the area of behavior
management at a level of 7 or higher
80% of participating teachers rate the level to which they are
able to recognize and assess the strengths of both students
with disabilities and with talents and to plan activities around
these strengths at a level of 7 or higher
Continue to provide opportunities for participating teachers to
improve their practice in assessing and planning instruction
for English language learners and students with special needs
Provide additional opportunities for participating teachers to
develop and implement behavior management strategies
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Candidate Performance: Analysis and Discussion
6. I was able to examine my proficiency as a professional educator and identify areas
for growth while working through the following BTSA components. (Please check all
that apply.)
# --yes %
SP formal or informal observation of my
teaching 374 76%
Looking in-depth at my Class Profile/Focus
Students 356 73%
Analysis of student work 446 91%
Observation of experienced teacher 333 68%
In-depth inquiry into my teaching practice 378 77%
Reflection on my teaching practice 447 91%
Examination of teaching practice against
specific criteria (DOP) 362 74%
Determining my strengths and areas for growth
on IIP 398 81%
Writing and implementing my IIP Action Plan 352 72%
Weekly meetings with my Support Provider 341 69%
Table 12: Participant Exit Survey
In 2010-11, participants completeing the program were given the LAUSD Exit Survey. Teachers were asked to respond to the
following prompt: ―I was able to examine my proficiency as a professional educator and identify areas for growth while working
through the following BTSA components. (Please check all that apply.)‖ The first column indicates the number of participants
selecting ―yes‖ and the second column indicates the percent of respondents selecting yes.
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Areas of Strength Areas for Growth
The participating teachers indicated that their ability to
analyze student work was a growth area.
The participating teachers indicated that their ability to reflect
on their teaching practice was a growth area.
Continue to provide opportunities for participating teachers to
examine their proficiency as professional educators and
identify areas of growth.
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Part IV: LAUSD BTSA
Improvement of Candidate Competency
Data Source Common/
Program
Standard(s)
Plan of Action or Proposed Changes
Support
Provider
Application
State Survey
CS 8
PS 1 & 3
Timely assignment of Support Providers--Support Providers who completed the revised application
process in 2010-11 are automatically eligible to serve in 2011-12. Central Office staff will:
Support Providers identified during 2010-11 were surveyed during June 2011 regarding their
availability and desire to continue for the 2011-12 school year.
Notify Support Providers that were certified in 2010 -11 that they should consult with their
administrator the first week of school to determine if there are teachers who need support and to
request that the formal selection process be expedited.
Contact the schools of teachers enrolled in BTSA and offer assistance with the Support Provider
assignment process
Give each participant that attends orientation a letter for their site administrator advising them that a
Support Provider should be assigned.
Provide each site administrator with a welcome letter and a roster of the qualified Support Providers
currently at their school sites.
Recruit Support Providers in shortage areas (i.e., Special Education) via collaboration with the District
Intern Program.
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CS 9
PS 5 & 6 Consistency of perception of program impact
Re-organization of program staffing
Program staff will examine implementation to ensure that every participant has equal access to
effective program implementation
A needs survey will be offered as an optional opportunity for participants to request assistance during
the Fall Semester and Spring Semester
At the orientation and subsequent sessions participants will be advised that they may request additional
support as needed
Focus groups and/or survey questions to clarify to what degree discrepancies of response are related to
individualization allowing each participant to select the areas they most need to focus on
Work to increase survey response rate
o Survey completion time at scheduled meetings
o Reminders at Spring Seminar and Summary of Teaching Practice sessions
State Survey
Local (mid-
year) Survey
Exit Survey
CS 6 & 9
PS 1
Completion of Program as Scheduled
Advisement and support for all programs will be modified to have a greater emphasis on completing
within the designated time frame
Design and implementation of revised curriculum with specific support in the target areas
Explicit opportunity for participant response on what their needs are
Revised interim timelines for each program
State Survey
Local (mid-
year) Survey
Exit Survey
Candidate
Records Data
Analysis
CS 4 & 9
PS 1, 4, 5 & 6
Support for Teaching English Learners and Home/School Communication
These will serve as areas of emphasis for the 11-12 school year
o Seminars focusing on these areas
o Additional Support Provider training in these areas
o Revised portfolio components
Conflict Mediation
The areas in which conflict mediation is addressed within the program will be highlighted at the
orientation and/or mid-year advisement session as well as Support Provider training
Program staff will collaborate with the salary point office to identify and/or develop one or more
conflict management classes that the teachers could select as part of their professional development
plan
Increase opportunities for participating teachers to develop strategies for behavior management
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Improvement of Program Effectiveness
Data Source Common/
Program
Standard(s)
Plan of Action or Proposed Changes
State Survey
Local (mid-
year) Survey
Exit Survey
CS 6 & 8
PS 1 & 2 Revised Participating Teacher Responsibilities—Support Provider
Teacher to take letter to site administrator to request assignment of a Support Provider
Participating Teacher to notify Program staff if they have not been assigned a Support Provider
Special Support Sessions for interim support
State Survey
Local (mid-
year) Survey
Exit Survey
Summary of
Teaching
Practice Project
CS 4 & 9
PS 1 & 2 Consistency of Perception of Program Impact
Support Providers will receive training in protocols to promote the PTs ability to understand the connections between
program opportunities and their professional growth
Support Provider assignment is anticipated to address some of this issue (see above)
Participating Teachers will participate in surveys, focus groups and informal contact to communicate the support they
need to experience growth
Increase Survey completion rate
Decrease standard deviation for program responses by increasing consistency and discussions of perception across all
groups
State Survey
Local (mid-
year) Survey
CS 4 & 9
PS 1, 2 & 4 Support for Teaching English Learners and Home/School Communication
Teachers will be guided to provide more evidence of their growth in these areas in conjunction with the enhanced
support they will receive
Conflict Mediation
Participants will specify support needed using surveys, focus groups and informal contacts and provide evidence of
application in their portfolio
Increase opportunities for participating teachers to develop strategies for behavior management
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Section B and Part 5: INSTUTITIONAL SUMMARY AND PLAN OF ACTION
Introduction
Within the LAUSD Credential Program there are several credentialing pathways including: multiple subject, single subject
preparation, special education and DI BTSA induction. We feel strongly that the process of compiling the biennial reports is important
to the overall growth and development of the programs we operate. As such, we embrace the opportunity to examine our work for the
purpose of continuous improvement.
As an aim to build coherence and consistency throughout our programs, we have collected and analyzed data to determine
modifications that need to be made. With this data we identified our program strengths, areas of improvement and next steps.
Trends
Across all programs our database systems are used to collect and compile data and the use of the database informs program
decision making
Across all programs participants successfully complete job-embedded portfolio tasks with a high rate of passage
Across all programs there is an emphasis on making standards-based content accessible to English Learners, Standard English
Learners and Students with Disabilities
Across all programs Participants report that coursework/activities had a positive effect on their practice.
Across all programs and related coursework are clearly linked to the California Standards for the Teaching Profession and the
Teacher Performance Expectations.
Across all programs interns and participating teachers incorporate the problem-solving cycle and the reflective cycle in their
practice
All stakeholders groups report positive perceptions in regard to the LAUSD District Intern Program and BTSA credentialing
programs.
Across all programs support and intervention is readily available to interns and participating teachers
Across all programs the passage/completion rate is increasing
Across all programs instructors explicitly model effective teaching strategies in courses
Across all District Intern programs instructors are providing more opportunities for practice and role play
Across all programs there is a focus on connecting student data to teaching practice.
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Strengths
The individuals within the unit work collaboratively, which creates consistency and coherence across all programs
Unit collaboration capitalizes on the various strengths of the team members
Candidates in all programs show strength in the ability to design lessons that account diverse learners
The program excels in providing the necessary support for candidates to complete program requirements in a timely manner
Curriculum is designed to meet the daily needs of classroom teachers so that course content and strategies can be immediately
implemented
The data allows for systematic tracking of progress and completion
As often as possible we unite various program groups for instruction
There are multiple pathways to provide prompt feedback to interns and PTs such as intervention appointments, Moodle™, peer
networking, E-mail, Phone calls, and text messaging
The LAUSD DI Program encourages peer networking during class, on Moodle™ forums, collaborative projects
Areas of Improvement
Assisting interns and indication participants to use the data they have collected to inform instruction and improve differentiation
Increasing the use of technology for student use
Continue to incorporate the reflective and problem solving cycle throughout courses and assignments
Align Support provider training to DI Program needs
Next Steps
Data Use by Candidates
The District Intern programs will provide opportunities in class to analyze student data and facilitate the planning of
instruction based on data findings.
The District Intern programs will model how to plan lessons based on student data which are specific to students’ needs
The District Intern programs will increase the use of data-driven dialogue throughout all courses
Technology
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To increase the use of technology by candidates for students, the program will add a technology component to the District
Intern lesson plan template.
The District Intern programs will also ask candidates to fulfill program requirements by using various form of electronic
and multi-media submission.
The District Intern programs will increase the usage of the digital library in courses.
A variety of multi-media technology will be incorporated to course delivery
Reflective and Problem Solving Model
Candidates will reflect upon their practice regularly throughout all course and all course assignments, and portfolio entries.
Problem-solving activities will be part of every class session
Candidates will have opportunities to work collaboratively the reflection and problem-solving
Support Provider Training
Increase communication and collaboration between programs utilizing Support Providers in designing SP training
Survey candidates to determine and prioritize needs
Increase collaboration with New Teacher Center
Increase opportunities for candidates and support providers to work together `````