Admission and Eligibility
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Enrollment windows:
Fall - August 1 - September 8
Winter - December 21 -January 21
Newly hired teachers, who hold a preliminary credential, will be asked by Teacher Development to complete a Professional Agreement where we will collect information on the their eligibility for induction.
Upon review, the teacher will receive an email regarding program eligibility. Eligible teachers will be enrolled in SMBSD's two year induction program. Teachers will be assigned a highly qualified and recommended mentor within the first 2-3 weeks of enrollment. The mentor and participating teacher will be matched according to credentials held, grade level and/or subject area.
Each induction participant will receive an average of no less than four hours per month of individualized support/mentoring coordinated my their mentor.
Goals for each participating teachers must be developed within the context of the Individual Learning Plan (ILP) within the first 60 days of the teacher's enrollment in the program.
The ILP will be designed and implemented solely for the professional growth of the participating teacher and not for evaluation.
In accordance with the CTC Induction Preconditions, Early Completion Option (ECO) is available through SMBSD Teacher Induction Program. Experienced and exceptional candidates who meet established criteria may be eligible to apply for ECO.
Eligibility
Upon hire, teachers with Preliminary Credentials will be informed and advised of their obligation to participate in and complete a State approved Teacher Induction Program within five years of obtaining their Preliminary Credential. Participation in the SMBSD Induction Program is not a condition of employment but rather is offered as a support to teachers interested in being recommended for a Professional Clear Credential. The SMBSD Induction Program will be offered to teachers who possess:
A Bachelor’s Degree
CBEST (California Basic Educational Skills Test)
One of the following California Preliminary Credentials:
Single Subject
Multiple Subject; and/or
Education Specialist - MM or MS
Out-of-State credentials and fewer than two years of teaching experience
A current classroom teaching position with TK-12 students
SMBSD Teachers
SMBSD teachers who wish to be a part of the SMBSD New Teacher Induction Program will complete an annual professional agreement and join the SMBSD Induction Google Classroom. New teachers will be enrolled in induction by completing the Professional Agreement. The coordinator will confirm with the SMBSD Credential Analyst that all of the above criteria of eligibility have been submitted to the district. All SMBSD Teachers who meet the eligibility requirements are offered automatic enrollment in the Induction Program free of charge. Santa Maria Bonita School district will cover the cost of induction for its employees if they are in full time teaching positions.
Out of District Teachers
Teachers who wish to be a part of the SMBSD New Teacher Induction Program, but are not employees of SMBSD, need to complete the admissions application to submit required eligibility documents. The SMBSD Induction Coordinator will review available program space as well as submitted documents, and contact the prospective candidate to inform them of further program details, fee payment and candidate/coach matching. The cost of the induction program is $3,500 per year, per candidate; $2,000 for program fees and $1,500 paid out to the mentor in the form of a stipend. Applications must be submitted by September 15th and are subject to review.
Expectations
All candidates will read and sign an annual Professional Agreement outlining program requirements.
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