Induction Program Eligibility & Enrollment

Eligibility for the Induction Program

A new teacher participates in the AUHSD Induction program if they meet one of the preconditions outlined below. 

• Candidates hold a Preliminary Single Subject or Educational Specialist Credential and are in their first or second year of teaching.

• Candidates hold a Single Subject or Educational Specialist Credential and are required to participate in an approved induction program, as stated on the credential.

Process of Induction Enrollment

Upon hiring, Human Resources (HR) will inform the qualified teachers of their eligibility for the program, along with the Coordinator of New Teacher Support in order to ensure a teacher-mentor partnership as soon as possible. Teacher-Mentor partnerships are determined by credentials held, subject area and school site.

All eligible Induction Candidates will receive registration information, which includes requirements for the one year Early Completion Option (ECO). All eligible ECO candidates will be verified by the AUHSD Induction staff. 

Induction Candidates, along with their Mentors, will attend a mandatory orientation session at the District office within the first two weeks of the start of school. During orientation, an overview of the Induction program, and its requirements are provided.

The Coordinator of New Teacher Support is in regular contact with both new teachers and mentors to provide support and guidance throughout the Induction process.

Early Completion Option (ECO)

An Early Completion Option (ECO) is an opportunity for exceptional and experienced candidates to complete a commission-approved Induction program within one year. The ECO pathway fulfills the mandate of  Senate Bill 57 (Scott) to provide eligible teachers a faster route to earn a Clear Credential. ECO candidates must meet all requirements of the AUHSD Teacher Induction Program.

During the onboarding employment process, in conjunction with the Human Resources department, the Coordinator of New Teacher Support, will determine if a new teacher is  potentially eligible for ECO. All potential candidates will be notified via email. Upon notification of eligibility for ECO, potential candidates MUST complete the ECO application form and provide verification of eligibility by
October 1.

Eligibility Requirements for ECO

• Candidates MUST hold a preliminary California Credential.
  
  

• Candidates MUST provide verification of a minimum of two years of full-time teaching experience as the teacher of record in a K-12 public, private, or charter school setting in alignment with one’s credential authorization(s). This includes Intern teachers with two years of experience.
  
  

  • Candidates will submit TWO letters of recommendation, on letterhead, that attest to their effective and exceptional instructional practices based upon the California Standards for the Teaching Profession (CSTP).  At least one of the letters of recommendation must be from a former evaluator or a colleague who observed the candidate in an instructional capacity.
    

  • Letters of Recommendations for Candidates, who taught outside of the state of California, must address the teacher’s professional competencies in alignment with the CSTP. At least one of the letters of recommendation must be from a former evaluator or a colleague who observed the candidate in an instructional capacity.