Frequently Asked Questions

To be eligible for California Teacher Induction, you must:

• hold a valid California Preliminary credential

• be currently employed as a teacher by a California school district, charter school, or private school

• have a TK-12 grade teaching assignment for your credential area

Please review specific teacher induction eligibility criteria here.

Once you have submitted your application and supporting documentation, our Induction Program Director will contact you about next steps for finalizing your program enrollment. 

Our 2023-2024 program costs are:

• Year 1: $2,300

• Year 2: $2,300

• Early Completion Option: $2,800

If you have at least two fuill years of credentialed teaching experience, you may qualify for the Early Completion Option (ECO). In our program orientation session, we will cover the specifics of and application process for ECO .

The Gateway Induction Program aims to prepare California K-12 teachers to address the academic and social needs of all students through a program dedicated to reflection and equity-centered teaching practice. Induction teacher candidates engage in ongoing cycles of inquiry, where they explore and enact differentiated instructional practices strategies for varying student populations and needs. The program design guides teachers in progressing toward mastery for each standard of the CSTP. 

Gateway Induction's program design incorporates adult learning theory and emphasizes self-reflection as a foundation for teacher learning and growth. Each teacher candidate is paired with a veteran teacher mentor who collaborates with and supports the teacher through an Individualized Learning Plan and a series of inquiry cycles.