An Early Completion Option (ECO) for the Sweetwater Union School District Induction Program allows eligible candidates that are “experienced and exceptional” to complete the professional teacher Induction requirements in a modified amount of time. This option is designed to acknowledge the skills of teachers who have previous teaching experience. To be eligible, candidates must hold a Preliminary Multiple Subject, Single Subject, or Education Specialist Credential, have a minimum of three years of successful teaching experience as the teacher of record, provide satisfactory performance evaluations, and have a recommendation from their current administrator. This recommendation should acknowledge that the teacher would be an excellent candidate for the ECO as they exhibit the necessary organizational and time management skills needed to show growth in the California Standards for the Teaching Profession (CSTP) and to complete the program at an accelerated pace and with decreased mentor support.

For those who qualify, a completed ECO application is due by email to Emily.Jimenez@sweetwaterschools.org by the first duty day in Quarter 2 for the applicable year.