California has a two-tiered credentialing system for teachers. The second tier of preparation, “Teacher Induction” is a two-year job-embedded individualized induction program that is focused on extensive support and mentoring to new teachers in their first and second year of teaching. Induction is required for both General Education and Education Specialist teachers to clear their preliminary credential.

• Orientation to be completed by the candidate within a week of program enrollment

• Candidates are matched to mentors by their school and/or district

• Attending Monthly Learning Seminars to dive deep into the California Standards for the Teaching Profession (CSTPs).

• Accessing and utilizing Canvas LMS through TCSJ’s Google Suite

• Candidates develop an Individualized Learning Plan (ILP) that provides the road map for the candidate’s induction experience

• The Individualized Learning Plan (ILP) documents two full cycles of inquiry

• The Individualized Learning Plan (ILP) is developed in consultation with the mentor and the site administrator

• At least 1 hour of mentor support per week (outside of induction events)

• Candidates reflect upon their professional teacher practice using the California Standards for the Teaching Profession (CSTP)

• Completing and submitting all required induction items in Canvas

Your school site administrator will pair you up with a mentor teacher.  

To receive units towards salary advancement you will need to complete a Unit Advancement form.  This form must be submitted electronically to your Site Administrator, and you must attach a course description. Please make sure you submit the Unit Advancement form prior to beginning the course. 

Here is the link to the Staff Portal that explains the Unit Advancement Process.