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May 2007
BTSA Offers Support, Builds Confidence in New Teachers
The Beginning Teacher Support and Assessment (BTSA) Induction Program provides new teachers with a high level of emotional support and a common framework for discussing teaching. This year, BTSA is helping 234 first-year teachers and 211 second-year teachers work through state requirements for their professional clear credential.

BTSA is a two-year, state-mandated induction program that includes standards, evidence and criteria. It helps new teachers apply both theory and support provider collaboration in their classrooms. At the end of their second year, teachers go through an exit interview where they have the opportunity to verbalize their professional development to a panel of experienced educators. BTSA guides and supports teachers as they move from developing to experienced educators, building confidence along the way.

BTSA forum
Monthly learning academies give teachers a forum for networking with other beginning teachers and a place to share their successes and challenges.