Description
Senate Bill 57 was designed to allow eligible individuals to complete the Induction program at a faster pace than the full two years generally required to complete all requirements. Early Completion Option (ECO) participants have the opportunity to complete the Induction program in one year. This option is available to exceptional candidates who meet the eligibility criteria listed below and demonstrate the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies required of all participating teachers who complete the full-length program. All candidates are notified of the ECO option at the time of enrollment in the program.
ECO is equally rigorous as the full-length program, although shorter in length. ECO participants will follow the Year 2 track, but show competency in all California Standards for the Teaching Profession.
Eligibility
To be eligible for early completion, participating teachers must:
Hold a Preliminary Multiple, Single Subject or Education Specialist Credential or a Clear Credential in another teacher area and be employed in a California school
Provide evidence of two or more years of successful full-time teaching experience WITH credential as the teacher of record in a Transitional Kindergarten - Grade 12 teaching assignment (EXPERIENCED)
Provide evidence of exceptional practice during prior teaching experience (EXCEPTIONAL)
Application Process
All participating teachers will be informed of the ECO criteria at the time of enrollment
Candidates who are eligible for the ECO will complete the application and submit it to the EIP Teacher Induction Program by the specified deadline
Faculty Coordinator will review the ECO application and determine acceptance into the ECO program and inform the participating teacher and support provider of the ECO status
If a participating teacher is not successfully progressing on pace for early completion of the program or if the teacher fails to demonstrate skills and abilities on a level expected of and consistent with an early completion candidate, adjustments will be made as deemed necessary and appropriate by the Faculty Coordinator. ECO status is provisional and can be revoked at any time.
Completion of Early Completion Option
In order for the Induction program to verify completion for participating teachers enrolled in the ECO, the participating teacher must have demonstrated that they have the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies required of all teacher candidates who complete the full-length program and that are required for the Clear Credential. Only those teachers who have participated in and successfully completed all ECO program requirements will be recommended for a Clear Credential.