Support Team Information
Visit the teacher handbook for information about the candidate's support team and their responsibilities.
Supervisors
The Supervisor is an important support team member who provides observations and participates in candidate evaluation. See "form link" below for observation and evaluation information.
Supervisors can also provide candidates with CalTPA support.
Please read the Introduction Letter and complete the Initial Orientation to best support your candidates.
Mentor Teachers
The Mentor/Support Teacher is an important support team member that provides daily oversight and a minimum of 5 hours per week of Candidate support and guidance; participates in evaluation.
Mentor Teachers can also provide candidates with CalTPA support.
CTC requires all district-employed supervisors to complete a 10-hour initial orientation including the program curriculum and effective supervision approaches. The Professional Development consists of an orientation addressing CalTPA, 21st Century Skills, roles and responsibilities, teaching and coaching methods, as well as instructional and inclusive strategies for all learners.
Please read the Introduction Letter and see Professional Development Requirements.
Content Coaches (Single Subject Program)
During student/intern teaching, single subject candidates are required to take Pedagogical Preparation II (EDU 5255) and are assigned to a content coach to provide support specific to the candidates' content area. Instructors provide a list of previous coaches if students need assistance identifying a content coach.
Classroom Observation, Progress Monitoring Guide, Final Evaluation, Survey, and W-9