SMBSD TIP

SMBSD Teacher Induction Program Vision

Every new teacher is provided with the resources, support, and skill development to achieve maximum efficacy so that every student is given equitable access to a rigorous, high-quality education.

The SMBSD Teacher Induction Program Mission

SMBSD will develop teacher capacity through a collaborative professional learning journey that is individualized to support teacher needs. The SMBSD Induction Program’s hand-in-hand partnership with the mentor, supports the development of a deliberate, intentional culture of learning with high expectations where all teachers are supported in meeting the health, ethnic, racial, socioeconomic, linguistic and learning needs of all students. SMBSD induction candidates will be reflective practitioners who are committed to continuous improvement. SMBSD mentors will model reflection, quality instruction, provide collaborative support, guidance toward professional independence, along with a deep understanding of the California standards and frameworks for TK-12 students.

SMBSD Teacher Induction Program Vision

The proposed teacher induction program mission and vision exemplify SMBSD’s commitment to California’s adopted state standards and frameworks through the provision of high quality, research-based professional development that is in alignment with the California Standards for the Teaching Profession and emphasizes equity and access to all students.

Teacher candidates will contribute to this mission by successfully implementing the Common Core State Standards and frameworks as adopted by the California Department of Education by providing a rigorous curriculum, research-based quality instruction, and ongoing standards-based assessment.

SMBSD's Induction Program is built on the core values of equity, responsiveness, positive presupposition, reflective dialogue, and inquiry. Through an individualized goal focused approach, the Program guides teachers, and coaches in strengthening best practices within and beyond the classroom as outlined in the CSTPs to ensure the growth of all students.

In order to create a community of lifelong learners, the SMBSD Induction Program will facilitate professional learning and book studies around the works of Zaretta Hammond, Doug Fisher, and Jim Knight. All new teachers will walk through the learning presented in The Skillful Teacher by Saphier, Haley-Speca, & Grower which is aligned with the learning of our site leaders around The Skillful Leader. We will interweave The Teacher Clarity Playbook as well as The Success Criteria Playbook by Doug Fisher and Culturally Responsive Teaching and the Brain by Zaretta Hammond throughout our learning experiences with all new teachers. Mentors and instructional coaches will use their learning from the teachings of Jim Knight, Diane Sweeney, and Elena Aguilar to support their coaching conversations.

The SMBSD Induction team seeks to offer Teacher Induction for all teachers who hold Preliminary California Single Subject, Multiple Subject, and Education Specialist credentials to meet the needs of all California students. A highly effective induction and mentoring program for teacher candidates is the beginning of that professional development. The goal of this Teacher Induction Program is to recruit and retain quality teachers to support the learners of SMBSD and to address the statewide teacher shortage.

SMBSD Induction provides opportunities for reflection, utilizes the pre-service transition plan, professional learning, teaching strategies, peer collaboration, and goal setting. Candidate goals are articulated in each candidate’s ILP, which is based on the candidate’s assessed progress toward mastery of the CSTPs.

Who is eligible to participate in SMBSD's Teacher Induction Program? A teacher candidate participates in the Induction Program if the candidate:

Holds a Multiple, Single Subject or Ed Specialist Preliminary Credential and is in their first or second year of teaching.

Holds a Multiple, Single Subject or Ed Specialist Preliminary Credential and is required to participate in an approved induction program as stated on the credential.

Has completed a Multiple, Single Subject or Ed Specialist Internship Program and has applied for, or has received a Preliminary Credential

The SMBSD Teacher Induction Program is currently engaged in the initial Institutional Approval process with the State of California. Based on feedback from our current new teachers and mentors, we are building a comprehensive program of support that is teacher-centered, flexible, and aligned with best practices and state guidelines for new teacher support.

Intent to Seek Initial Institutional Approval

Santa Maria-Bonita School District is seeking initial institutional approval by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. This approval would allow Santa Maria-Bonita School District to sponsor educator preparation programs in California directly. Interested parties are invited to submit comments that may help to inform the Commission of substantive issues regarding this institution.

Comments should be submitted to the Commission at input@ctc.ca.gov.

Please note that comments should specify the party's relationship to the institution (i.e., graduate, present or former faculty member, employer of graduates, other - please specify).

All identifying information will remain confidential.

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