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LOS ANGELES UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT | NEW TEACHER RESOURCE GUIDE 1

LOS ANGELES UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

TODAY'S LEARNERS, TOMORROW'S LEADERS

NEW TEACHER RESOURCE GUIDE

CERTIFICATED ASSIGNMENTS & SUPPORT SERVICES HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION, 15TH FLOOR 333 SOUTH BEAUDRY AVE LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA 90017 TEL. (213) 241-5100

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NEW TEACHER RESOURCE GUIDE OVERVIEW

Preface

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About LAUSD

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LAUSD Superintendent & LAUSD Board of Education

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LAUSD Mission Statement, Vision Statement & Goals

7

LAUSD Demographic Facts

8

LAUSD Fingertip Facts

9

Visiting LAUSD Headquarters

10

LAUSD Human Resources Division

11

HR Division K-12 Managers

12

Directory of Services

13

Support Staff by Educational Service Center

14

LAUSD Educational Service Centers

17

Chapter 1: Classroom Management

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Letter From a Beginning Teacher

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Tips For New Teachers

20

The First 30 Days

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25 Questions You Should Ask

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Bloom's Revised Taxonomy

25

A Checklist to Successfully Navigate LAUSD

31

How to Make a Discipline Plan

33

Praise, Encouragement & Feedback

35

Chapter 2: SubFinder & Substitute Teacher Information

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SubFinder for Employees

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Using SubFinder ? Definition of Terms

43

Hints for Substitute Survival

44

Substitute Information Packet

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Chapter 3: Teaching and Learning Framework

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Teaching and Learning Framework (TLF)

49

Specially Designed Academic Instruction in English

50

How to Plan for Differentiated Instruction

52

Common Core State Standards ? Transitioning to the Core

58

Effective English Language Development

59

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Chapter 3: Teaching and Learning Framework (Continued)

Content Specific Strategies That Support Learning for ELS & SELS

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Teacher Growth & Development Cycle: TGDC

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BTSA Induction Program

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Common Core Technology Project

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Key Access & Instructional Strategies

73

Culturally Responsive Participation Protocols

75

Chapter 4: The Professional Teacher

77

California Standards for the Teaching Profession

78

17 Documents to Keep in Your Professional Records File

80

What to Put In Your Own Personnel File

81

How to Talk to Parents

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Spanish Phrases for Conversations & Report Cards

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Parent/Teacher Conference Checklist

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Websites with Teacher Lesson Plans & Internet Resources

87

Chapter 5: Special Education

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The Special Education Process

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Understanding Special Education Policies & Procedures

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FAQ Goals and Objectives of the IEP

95

Special Education Specialists & Support by ESC

97

Chapter 6: Other Important Things You Should Know

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LAUSD Glossary of Terms & Expanded Glossary

99

Payroll & Division of Risk Management

104

Policy Documents, Bulletins, Code of Conduct with Students, & School Safety

111

Code of Ethics, Non-discrimination Policy, & Respectful Treatment of Others

135

Peer Assistance & Review

144

Salary Table

145

Email activation:

147

"AN EFFECTIVE TEACHER IN EVERY CLASSROOM."

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PREFACE

This guide has been developed to help support Los Angeles Unified School District new teachers with practical solutions and ideas for a successful first year of teaching. It is designed to provide resources and tools to build skills for new teachers and to familiarize teachers with the procedures and policies of the Los Angeles Unified School District. The District hopes to support all new teachers to become an effective classroom teacher in the District and to ensure that every student has an opportunity to excel academically and throughout their school career. This result can only be achieved through a process of continuous selfassessment, reflection, and professional growth. We hope that you find this information helpful in the process. If you have additional questions, feel free to contact your Teacher Quality Specialist (TQS) or your school administrator. Thank you, Certificated Assignments and Support Services Human Resources Division

"AN EFFECTIVE TEACHER IN EVERY CLASSROOM."

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ABOUT LAUSD

SUPERINTENDENT & LAUSD BOARD OF EDUCATION LAUSD MISSION STATEMENT, VISION STATEMENT & GOALS

LAUSD DEMOGRAPHIC FACTS LAUSD FINGERTIP FACTS

VISITING LAUSD HEADQUARTERS

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