Beginning Teacher Consortium

The consortium provides support for beginning teachers through the Learning-To-Teach programs which include; Beginning Teacher Support and Assessment Programs (BTSA) and Paraprofessional and Intern Programs.

Staff Information

BTSA Induction Program

Ann Georgian, Beginning Teacher Support Assessment Program Coordinator, (661) 636-4311,
email: angeorgian@kern.org

Kathy Hansen, Program Specialist - Beginning Teacher Support Assessment Program (BTSA), (661) 636-4366,
email: kahansen@kern.org

Malaika Bryant, Program Specialist - Beginning Teacher Support Assessment Program(BTSA), (661) 636-4302, 
email:  mbryant@kern.org

Sally Plaskett, Program Specialist - Beginning Teacher Support Assessment Program (BTSA), (661) 636-4301,
email:  saplaskett@kern.org

Rhonda Langley, Secretary I, Beginning Teacher Support Assessment Program (661) 636-4315,
email: rhlangley@kern.org

Heidi Combs, Secretary I, Beginning Teacher Support Assessment Program (661) 636-4316,
email: hecombs@kern.org

 

Paraprofessional and Intern Programs

Tania Schalburg-Dykes, Paraprofessional Teacher Training and Intern Program Coordinator
(661) 636-4367, email: taschalburg@kern.org

Kathleen Siciliani, Intern Program Specialist, (661) 636-4563,
email: kasiciliani@kern.org

Christina Rosales, Secretary I, Paraprofessional Teacher Training Program, (661) 636-4368,
email:  chfoote@kern.org

Emily Walker, Secretary I, Intern Program, (661) 636-4743,
email:  emwalker@kern.org

 

PHYSICAL LOCATION:  The Learning Center, 2020 K Street (next to University Square Building).  Free parking is available in the garage on L and 20th Streets.

MAILING ADDRESS:  Kern County Superintendent of Schools Office, 1300 17th Street-The Learning Center, Bakersfield, CA  93301-4533

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BTSA

California Beginning Teacher Support and Assessment (BTSA) was Established in 1992 and based on a four-year pilot project.  The BTSA Program provides opportunities for fully-prepared first and second year teachers to expand and deepen their teaching knowledge and skill.  BTSA also provides a smooth transition into the complex responsibilities of teaching, increases the retention of beginning teachers, and improves learning opportunities for their K-12 students.

For more information contact, Kathy Hansen, Program Specialist - Beginning Teacher Support Assessment Program (BTSA), (661) 636-4366, email: kahansen@kern.org.

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Internship Program

Internship programs allow individuals to complete their teacher preparation coursework concurrent with their first year or two in a paid teaching position. These programs are led by colleges, universities and by school districts. To qualify for an internship program, an individual must have passed the CBEST, met the subject matter competence requirement, and obtained character and identification clearance. The program provides teacher preparation coursework and an organized system of support from college and district faculty. Completion of an internship program results in the same credential as is earned through a traditional teacher preparation program. More than 12,000 teachers have received their teaching credentials through internship programs. For the 2002-2003 school year 79 internship programs have pledged to prepare an additional 8,400 teachers.

Information can be obtained on the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing web site, or by contacting Tania Schalburg-Dykes, Kern County Program Specialist - Intern and Paraprofessional Programs, (661) 636-4367, email: taschalburg@kern.org.

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Calendar of Events 

for Kern County BTSA and Intern programs
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