What is the Early Completion Option?

Senate Bill 57 is legislation that provides experienced and exceptional candidates the opportunity to complete a Commission-approved induction program at a faster pace than the full two years generally required to complete induction and earn a clear credential. With that in mind, the TUSD Induction Program offers the ECO pathway (one year to one and a half years) to those who have had two or more successful years as teacher-of-record.

• Please make a copy of the application and complete it by following all instructions. Please also make a copy of the Site Administrator Form.

Please note: 

• The site principal for the year the candidate is applying for ECO must observe the candidate's teaching and complete a recommendation form. 

  • The coordinator may also collaborate with the site principal and/or assistant superintendent of human resources to observe the candidate and begin a recommendation.

• Next, the coordinator and assistant superintendent of human resources will review the application and documentation in order to make the final determination regarding candidate readiness for this option.

Instructions: Please make a copy or follow the link to create your own downloadable electronic copy of the application and Site Administrator Recommendation. Once the form is open, download it from the upper left-hand corner.

 Complete the application -

1. Fill in site names and addresses or complete information about an intern program.

2. Gather two years of successful evaluations from a site administrator AND have your current administrator observe you using the Site Administrator Recommendation form.

3. Write a thoughtful letter to the induction coordinator explaining why you believe you should be considered for an ECO position.

4. Send all documents to the induction coordinator.

5. Await news from the coordinator. *It can take weeks to review documentation, review with the assistant superintendent, and determine a possible observation.

Early Completion Option (ECO) Application

Site Administrator Recommendation Form