Teacher Support and Assistance Program (TSAP)
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What is TSAP?
Posted by:The Teacher Support and Teacher Assistance Program (TSAP) was created to support veteran teachers who are eligible for the program. TSAP also aims to assist all newly hired teachers in the WCCUSD in order to support them to be successful in their first years’ experience in the West Contra Costa Unified School District.
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Who can join the program?
Posted by:TSAP is available to the following eligible participants as outlined by UTR Article 51:
a. Permanent teachers who are eligible for the program due to receiving a Does Not Meet Standard in the previous school year’s evaluation (Referred Participation Teacher).
b. Teachers which have been recommended to the Program by an administrator.
c. Teachers who are new to teaching and are hired under a probationary or temporary contract or as a long-term substitute. This shall include but not be limited to preinterns, interns, emergency permit and/or waiver holders, and newly credentialed teachers.
d. Teachers returning from administrative leave not due to disciplinary reasons.
e. Experienced teachers who are new to the district and are hired under a temporary or probationary contract or as a long-term substitute.
f. Permanent teachers who request assistance and entry into the Program on a voluntary basis. To be admitted to the Program, these teachers must be accepted by the Panel.
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What are the components of the program?
Posted by:Peer Support: interns either choose or are matched with a mentor to meet with every week.
Professional Development: training opportunities will be sent to you first so that you can have first dibs
Teacher Observation Days: the contract provides for two days a year for new teachers to observe other teachers either at their site or at another site.
Evaluation Support: new or veteran teachers who are struggling with their evaluations may be referred to the program by their administrators.