Eligibility Criteria

Induction Eligibility & Application Procedures

When applying to Gateway Induction, you will need to submit:

1. Credential Program Application - Submit an online credential program application along with a nonrefundable $50.00 application processing fee

2. Valid Preliminary Credential- You must possess a valid California Preliminary Teaching Credential. You must submit a copy of your Preliminary Multiple or Single Subject Teaching Credential. You may find and print your credential at ctc.ca.gov. Click the Search for an Educator button. Be sure to print and submit the detailed information page showing authorizations and renewal codes.

3. Verification of Employment - You must be currently employed as a teacher by a California school district, charter school, or private school. You will need to submit a Verification of Employment Form completed by your employing school organization or district. To continue in the program, you must remain employed during the two-year period of the program. Participating teachers who separate from their employment

4. Transcripts from the preliminary credential program. If a transcript is from an institution outside of the United States, a Foreign Transcript Evaluation must also be submitted. Photocopies of official transcripts are accepted if legible. Unofficial computer printouts are not accepted. Transcripts do not need to be sealed. 

5. Individual Development Plan from preliminary credential program. 

6. One professional letter of recommendation—one signed letter of recommendation on company letterhead. These do not need to be sealed and photocopies are accepted. Previous letters written for employment purposes are accepted but should not be more than two years old. Letters do not need to be specific to this program. Letters must speak to the candidate’s teaching experience/performance and be written by someone in a supervisory role.