Dear Fellow Educators,
Welcome to Cupertino Union School District’s (CUSD) Induction Program and to the teaching profession. The CUSD Induction Program is the next step in developing as a professional educator and obtaining a professional clear teaching credential in the state of California. As you begin your educational career in California, you are fortunate to be in one of the few states in the country that require a period of induction for all beginning teachers. During this period of time our CUSD New Teacher Induction Team will be there to support you with Induction Standards, while focusing on the California Standards for the Teaching Profession and the Continuum of Teacher Practice.
While participating in the CUSD New Teacher Induction Program you will be supported by a mentor who will meet with you weekly to accelerate and document your development as a teacher. Our intention is to help you implement what you have learned and experienced during your pre-service years as you were obtaining your preliminary credential.
Ultimately, we want you to exit the CUSD New Teacher Induction Program valuing your experience and understanding the importance of continuing to implement an inquiry based model of teaching practice throughout your career. We also anticipate that the collaborative relationships you forge with your colleagues will become an integral part of your professional learning network. CUSD New Teacher Induction is an important part of your development as a professional educator; it provides an opportunity to participate in a steady, thoughtful process of growth and reflection that will build a foundation for your teaching practice.
You are an incredibly valued participant in our educational community and ensuring your success is important to us. We are delighted that you have chosen to join one of the most important professions in our society. May your participation in the CUSD New Teacher Induction Program encourage you in becoming the most amazing teacher possible for your students!
We wish you an exciting year of learning together in the CUSD New Teacher Induction Program.
~ CUSD New Teacher Support Team