FAQ
FAQ
+ How do I apply for your program?
To be eligible for the Aspire Teacher Induction Program, a teacher needs:
An offer of employment from a California Aspire Public School
A valid California preliminary teaching credential, or, a valid California level I or preliminary education specialist credential, with
A renewal code on the credential that authorizes induction
Soon after hire, a teacher's credential information is evaluated by Aspire's credential services department to determine if the teacher is eligible for the Program. Eligible teachers are enrolled into the next starting cohort of the Program. Contact Credential Services with questions about eligibility and enrollment.
+ I have a General Education (multiple or single subject) Preliminary Credential that I need to clear. Do you have a program for me?
Yes, Aspire's Teacher Induction Program is approved by the CTC to prepare a teacher and recommend their clear teaching credential. Aspire provides a highly-trained personal mentor to support you in your classroom throughout the year. Our Credential Services Department will also analyze your credential for any additional statutory requirements from the Commission on Teacher Credentialing.
+ I have an Education Specialist (Level 1 or Preliminary) Credential. Do you have a program to help me clear it?
Yes, Aspire's Teacher Induction Program is approved by the CTC to prepare an education specialist and and recommend their clear education specialist credential. Aspire provides a highly-trained personal mentor to support you in your classroom throughout the year. Our Credential Services Department will also analyze your credential for any additional statutory requirements from the Commission on Teacher Credentialing.
+ I want to clear both a General Education and Education Specialist credential. Can I clear both at the same time?
Yes, Aspire's Teacher Induction Program can support you in clearing dual credentials.
+ When does the course work begin?
Each cohort of induction begins the first school day of October.
+ My credential is expired. Can I still do induction?
You will first need to have an appropriate credential authorizing induction extended or renewed. Contact Aspire's Credential Services for information and assistance.
+ My credential will expire before I can complete induction. Can Aspire help?
You will need to petition the CTC for an extension of your credential. Contact Aspire's Credential Services for information and assistance.
+ What does the Aspire Teacher Induction Program provide?
Opportunity to engage in meaningful inquiry related to your teaching assignment
Non-evaluative and confidential relationship with your mentor
On site, job embedded mentoring from a trained mentor
Collegial connections with a community of beginning teachers and mentors
Strategic professional development to promote growth in the California Standards for the Teaching Profession (CSTPs)
Guidance toward completion of all Professional Clear Credential requirements
+ Do I have to start induction during my first year?
Aspire's Teacher Induction Program is designed to provide a two-year, individualized, job-embedded system of mentoring, support and professional learning that begins in the teacher’s first year of teaching, as required by the CTC. Aspire believes that our individualized and contextualized program is a logical and beneficial component of any first year support/mentoring/coaching model that might be offered to a teacher. We have worked hard to insure that induction doesn’t feel like another “hoop to jump through,” but instead offers opportunities for true growth and development with our newest teachers. An eligible teacher may opt to not enroll in Aspire's Teacher Induction Program. Contact your mentor, the director of new teacher development, or the Credential Services Department for more information.