2026-27 Induction Calendar

FSD INDUCTION INFORMATION

The FSD Teacher Induction Program is an accredited Induction program supporting new teachers in three school districts: Fullerton School District (FSD), Buena Park School District (BPSD), and La Habra City School District (LHCSD).  The FSD Teacher Induction Program provides a coherent overall system of support for new teachers (candidates) through collaboration with mentors, schools, district administrators and an active Leadership Team. Our goal is to encourage and develop reflective, inquisitive practitioners who continue to grow and reflect throughout their career in education

Fullerton School District serves 12,066 students in grades K-8 in a 26 square mile area that encompasses most of the city of Fullerton.  FSD was formed in 1888, one year after the founding of the City of Fullerton.  FSD includes 15 elementary schools, two K-8 campuses, three Junior High Schools, and MyConnect Academy which serves students through distance learning and independent study.  Approximately 42% of FSD students qualify for Federal Free and Reduced Price meal program.  Fullerton Schools employ 690 teachers and other certificated staff, as well as 828 classified support staff.  Fullerton School District is proud of our mission of: Inspiring learners to leverage the arts and innovative technology to create, collaborate, communicate, critically think, and contribute as part of a global community.

Buena Park School District (BPSD) serves 4,166 students in grades PreK-8 in a 6-square-mile area encompassing areas within the cities of Buena Park, Anaheim, La Mirada, La Palma, and Fullerton.  BPSD includes five elementary schools, two middle schools, and the Buena Park Learning Center for preschool-age students. Through the Community Eligibility Program, 100% of BPSD students qualify for Federal Free and Reduced Price meal program.  Buena Park School District employs 260 teachers and other certificated staff, as well as 231 classified staff.  BPSD serves its community with a mission of: Buena Park School District inspires and ignites all students to pursue high achievement, empowering them to follow their passions.

The La Habra City School District (LHCSD) is located in the Northwestern part of Orange County and covers a five mile area that includes the city of La Habra and parts of Brea and Fullerton. The nine schools in LHCSD serve approximately 5,000 students in grades TK - 8. We are a member of the Partnership for 21st Century Learning and are committed to providing all students a comprehensive 21st Century instructional program incorporating the 4C’s – Collaboration, Communication, Creativity, and Critical Thinking.  Our goal is to ensure that all students leave the La Habra City School District College and Career ready.

INDUCTION MISSION AND VISION

FSD Teacher Induction is a pathway to a Professional Clear Credential. FSD Teacher Induction is designed to support beginning teachers who have finished their credentialing program and have applied for, or currently hold, a preliminary Multiple Subject, Education Specialist, or Single Subject Credential. Our staff is dedicated to providing induction for teachers who hold or are working toward clearing these credentials in the Fullerton School District, Buena Park School District and La Habra City School District.

FSD Induction was designed based on the results of extensive research on effective, meaningful new teacher induction programs and the principles of adult learning theory.  FSD Induction embraces a research-based vision of teacher and mentor development based on the work of Robert Marzano (The New Art & Science of Teaching), Zaretta Hammond (Culturally Responsive Teaching and the Brain), Mentoring Matters (Lipton and Wellman), The Art of Coaching (Elena Aguilar) and Cognitive Coaching.  Research supports the idea that people work more effectively, efficiently, and persistently when they work collectively, while gauging their efforts against results (Rosenholtz, 1991). Clearly defined goals are integral components of FSD’s Teacher Induction vision for teacher preparedness. Goals are based on the California Standards for the Teaching Profession (CSTP), state academic content standards and performance levels for students, and Induction Standards, which are aligned with district goals and are focused on student achievement.

Our mentoring-based, job-embedded program provides Clear Credential candidates with the opportunity to deeply consider the application of the strategies and skills that were emphasized in the teacher preparation experience. With a knowledgeable and experienced Mentor, teachers are guided through the inquiry process. The new teachers' professional growth goal is the catalyst for an individualized inquiry.

Currently, in the 2026-27 program year, the FSD Teacher Induction Program is supporting 62 Candidates. Of those, 33 are in their first year of Induction and 29 are working to complete their second year.  With 60 Mentors, our program averages a 1:1 Candidate/Mentor ratio. 

For more information about the FSD Induction Program, please contact our office at 714-447-2857

Induction Coordinator: Patricia Chiles Patricia_Chiles@myfsd.org