Precondition 1

Each Induction Program must be designed to provide a two-year, individualized, job-embedded system of mentoring, support and professional learning that begins in the teacher’s first year of teaching.

Example of Sufficient Evidence Link or Bookmark* to the specific section in the Candidate/Program Handbook, Recruitment Information, or other authentic programmatic documentation that each candidate receives describing the design of program. Must include clear language indicating all the following:

1) the program is two years in length,

2) is job embedded

3) is focused on mentoring and support, and

4) begins in the first year of teaching. Example of Insufficient Evidence Statement of assurance by program director or unit head.