Program Information

Foothill Consortium, as sponsored by West Covina Unified LEA, is accredited by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing to provide Teacher Induction for new teachers holding a preliminary multiple subject, single subject, or education specialist teaching credential and CASC Induction for new administrators holding a preliminary administrative services credential.

Foothill Consortium's accreditation information can be found on the Commission's website, linked here:  https://www.ctc.ca.gov/commission/reports/data/approved-institutions-and-programs.  When you arrive at this page, scroll down to :Explore information about a Commission-approved institution" and then select "West Covina Unified School District" in the search box.

All candidates holding a Preliminary Credential are eligible to participate in the Foothill Consortium California Teacher Induction Program regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

Teacher Induction: To be admitted into the Foothill Consortium Teacher Induction Program, teachers must hold a valid preliminary multiple subject, single subject or Education Specialist credential and admin. Although prospective Candidates do not need to be employed full time, they must be a contracted teacher of record. Verification of these admittance requirements is done in collaboration with the Candidate’s Human Resources Department.

CASC Induction:  To be admitted into the Foothill Consortium CASC program, administrators must hold an administrative position and a valid preliminary administrative services credential.  Verification of these admittance requirements is done in collaboration with the Candidate's Human Resources Department.

The Foothill Consortium Induction Program began in 1999 as the Tri-District Beginning Teacher Support and Assessment (BTSA) Consortium as a partnership between Charter Oak Unified, Claremont Unified, and West Covina Unified School Districts, with West Covina Unified School District serving as the sponsoring LEA (Local Education Agency). The Tri-District BTSA Consortium became the Commission Approved Foothill Consortium BTSA Induction Program in 2005 with the addition of Bonita USD. Glendora USD joined the Consortium in 2006. In 2021, Foothill Consortium received accreditation for the Clear Administrative Services Credential. 

Although primarily supporting new teachers and administrators in the member districts, Foothill Consortium also provides Induction for new teachers and administrators at private schools and in surrounding school districts.