Induction Enrollment

Induction is a two-year program designed to support new teachers, provide professional development, and develop a reflective practice for a teacher with a California Preliminary Credential.  The California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) and the California Department of Education (CDE) require the completion of a commission-approved Induction program to fulfill the requirements for the California Clear Multiple Subject, Single Subject, and Education Specialist credentials.  Induction programs are accredited by the Commission based on the Induction Program Standards.

What are the requirements to enter the FUSD Teacher Induction Program?

• Possess a Preliminary Teaching Credential 

• Employment as a teacher within Fremont Unified School District (or schools with Fremont city limits that contract with our program)

• Current teaching assignment that is authorized by the Preliminary Credential held

To view your credentials, please visithttps://www.ctc.ca.gov/commission/lookup

If you have questions about our employment status or teaching assignment as it relates to the Induction program, please us at Induction@fusdk12.net

How Do I Enroll in the FUSD Teacher Induction Program?

The FUSD Teacher Induction Program complies with all Board of Education policies regarding non-discrimination. All employees and program candidates are protected from discrimination in all areas of employment as well as Induction-specific admission, retention, and program completion. Upon hire, teachers with preliminary credentials are informed and advised of their obligation to participate in and complete a Teacher Induction Program.

• At the time of hire or when an intern or resident receives a preliminary credential, Human Resources informs candidates of program availability and provides a brief description of the program during the New Hire orientation.

• Candidates will fill out the FUSD Teacher Induction Program Admission Application.  This application will be reviewed by HR and the Induction Program to determine that all requirements are met before enrollment occurs. 

• Candidates receive an Induction Orientation, hard copy, and a link to the online handbook that includes a comprehensive overview of the program and completion requirements.

When Can I Enroll in the Induction Program?

The FUSD Teacher Induction Program accepts qualified candidates at multiple times during the school year.  Open enrollment occurs within the following timeline:

• The cutoff date for qualified candidates to enroll in the fall semester is October 1.

• The cutoff date for qualified candidates to enroll in the spring semester is February 1.