ANNUAL BUILDING REPRESENTATIVE RETREAT ATLANTIC CITY, NJ

AUGUST 8 , 2013PRESENTED BY JGP

The BTU Contract - Where are we now?

Three years ago, the Baltimore Teachers Union (BTU) approved a

landmark contract that gives BTU professionals unprecedented

opportunities to advance in their profession. The ultimate intent of

the contract is to advance the education profession, by rewarding

successful practice and creating opportunity for individual

advancements.  Currently, BTU Professionals have the opportunity

to shape their own career paths, earnings, and professional

growth.  And now, more than ever, they have greater say in the key

operations of their schools.

Grade SpecificStep & Lane Progression

2010-2011 Base Teacher Scale

(600) Bachelors 41,951 – 68,763

(601) Masters 44,570 – 74,213

(602) Masters or Equivalent 47,112 – 78,738

(603) Doctorate 49,664 – 82,208

Annually

Work a year, move a step (w/ at least a Satisfactory evaluation)

Based on education and years of service only

Three Years Ago…

Career Pathways Interval Progression

Actual Average Salaries Per Pathway 2012-2013

Standard $50,243

Professional $70,239

Model $90,341

Move as soon as you earn 12 Achievement Units (AU)

Achievement Units Eligible coursework Annual evaluations Professional

Development Professional activities

Peer Review Self-paced

Major Changes: BPPSLP

HIGHLIGHTS…

Three Years Later

Professional Development

139 PD courses have been approved by the JGP for AUs

BTU Professionals have earned 3,278+ successful course completions since the contract implementation.

BTU Professionals have earned 5,129+ AUs for PD course completion.

2,055 BTU Professionals have earned at least 1 AU from PD

1,462 BTU Professionals have earned 2 or more AUs from PD

Model Pathway

• Optional self initiated process

• Puts professional peers at the heart of the decision-making

• Rigorous standards based peer review • Elevates successful candidates

Model Pathway

Four Cohorts have been completed

Continuous improvements to the Model process and rubric based on feedback from candidates and PPRC

Candidate success increased 29% to 50% from the first Cohort

213 candidates have earned placement on the Model Pathway

BR Take-aways

Model Cohort 5 (Fall 2013) is NOW open. Registration is August 7th-27th

The JGP would like to come to your school! Email the JGP and your Field Rep if you have a group of teachers that would like to meet with us.

Stay informed (City Schools Inside & BTU Website) Disseminate/Post accurate information in a timely

manner Be a Resource for the membership Give updates during monthly staff meetings Maintain contact with Field Reps and JGP

Resources

BTU website

City Schools Inside (CSI)

Joint Governing Panel: JGP@bcps.k12.md.us

Facebook: www.facebook.com/btuJGP

Twitter: www.twitter.com/theBTU_JGP

Career Pathway Service Center: 443-642-3979 CPSC@bcps.k12.md.us

PayProfessional Development

http://www.baltimorecityschools.org/Page/21837

http://www.baltimorecityschools.org/Page/21838

Videos

Highlights

AFT/BTU Teacher Leaders Program

The AFT Teacher Leaders Program is a nationwide

effort to identify and bring together a select group of

teachers each month throughout the year to learn how

to take active leadership roles in their schools, unions,

and communities.

Now what…

Let’s hear from our BEST source for information…

YOU!