CSD Induction Program
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Mission
The Induction Program at the California School for the Deaf, Fremont provides impactful and planned professional development opportunities for participating teachers. Mentors collaborate with participating teachers on agreed-upon goals, reflective practices, and student achievement. The program supports new teachers through coaching by experienced curriculum specialists.
Vision Statement
Teacher performance, student achievement, and retention for both teachers and students are enhanced through this program. Mindfulness, well-being, research-based instruction, and ample support is stressed through effective mentoring.
CSD Induction Program
The purpose of the CSD Teacher Induction Program is to offer general education and Deaf Education teachers who hold a Preliminary Multiple Subjects, Preliminary Single Subject, or Preliminary Education Specialist Credentials the opportunity to fulfill the requirements for the California Clear Credential.
Individualized support and assistance is provided to new teachers through the services of a knowledgeable mentor. The goal of this support is to improve the educational performance of students and to enable the new teacher to be effective in teaching students who are culturally, linguistically, socio-economically, and academically diverse. CSD Teacher Induction is dedicated in helping new teachers improve their teaching and establish a commitment to continuous self-improvement.
Eligibility for CSD Induction Program
To be eligible for the Induction Program at CSD, you need to meet these criteria:
Completion of Preliminary credential
Be working at CSD full time in a teacher position
Be committed to the program for at least two years
Attend an orientation on the program
Complete the application process
You may review the handbook found at the bottom of the website for more information.
Application Procedures
At the time of hire, the district HR Credential Analyst will inform you if you need to clear your credential. A thorough evaluation of your credential status will be completed by the Credential Analyst and the Induction Specialist. You will also see this line at the bottom of your credential paperwork online (The holder must complete a Commission-approved special education induction program and obtain formal recommendation from the program sponsor.) If you are eligible for the CSD Teacher Induction Program, you will be contacted by Induction Program staff to complete the enrollment process. Upon enrollment, you will be given information on how to complete the program Orientation. Additionally, Induction staff and/or your site administrator will notify you of the name of your Induction Mentor. This Mentor match will be made within 30 days of enrollment in the CSD Teacher Induction Program.
Induction Program Accreditation Reports
Preconditions
General
Teacher Education
March 2019 (Y1) &
March 2022 (Y4)
Program Review
October 2022 (Y5)
Common Standards
February 2023 (Y5)
Site Visits
Spring 2024 (Y6)
Preconditions are requirements that must be met in order for an accrediting association or licensing agency to consider accrediting a program sponsor or approving its programs or schools. Some preconditions are based on state laws, while other preconditions are established by Commission policy. Preconditions can be found within each program's standard document.
Preconditions A Precondition is a requirement for initial and continued program approval. The basis for a precondition is either statute, regulations, or Commission Policy.
Program Review The Program Review process, which occurs during Year Five of the accreditation cycle, provides the Commission and the Institutional Review Team with evidence that an institution is consistently meeting program standards.
The Common Standards deal with aspects of program quality that cross all approved educator preparation programs. The institution responds to each Common Standard by providing pertinent information, including information about individual programs. When a new program is proposed, the institution submits a Common Standards Addendum to address how the new program will integrate with the already approved programs.
Common Standards The Common Standards address issues of institutional infrastructure, stability, and processes that are designed to ensure that the implementation of all approved programs is successful and meets all standards.
Site Visits occur during year 6. Reports are presented and shared with CTC Consultant (s).
Timeline: Preparing for Accreditation Site Visit
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