Westside Union School District Induction Program Public Page
Welcome to our New Teacher and Administrator Induction Programs Informational Page!
Access the tabs on the top to find information to learn more about our programs.
For more information, please contact:
Dr. Shannon Rossall-Bennett, Director of New Teacher and Administrator Support
s.rossall-bennett@westside.k12.ca.us
We're so glad you're here!
Mission Statement
Recognizing the exceptionalism of every child the mission of Westside Union School District is to educate all students to universally high levels of academic competence. We are committed to comprehensive systems of instructional delivery that include research-based best practices to assure this outcome by "pointing the way, providing the path" to success.
Vision Statement
Our vision is to graduate students who have acquired the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to achieve significant career, educational, civic and personal goals, which will enrich our society as positive role models and responsible citizens.
Induction Brochure-Welcome to Westside.docxEligibility for Teacher Induction
Westside Union School District (WUSD) New Teacher Induction provides a two year program of robust mentoring and individualized support to Candidates employed in WUSD and in partnering Districts who have completed the preliminary program and have been issued a Preliminary credential by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. Candidates must be employed as the full time teacher of record in order to participate in WUSD Induction.
Upon hire, Candidates are provided information/confirmation regarding their eligibility for Induction by the WUSD Credential Analyst. Prospective Candidates complete an Induction Intake Form with the assistance of the Credential Analyst. Intake Forms are then referred to the Induction Program Coordinator who provides initial program orientation information to the Candidate.
For more information regarding Induction eligibility, please contact the Program Coordinator.
Admin induction brouched.docxEligibility for Administrator Induction
Westside Union School District (WUSD) Administrator Induction provides a two year program of robust coaching and individualized support to Candidates employed in WUSD and in partnering Districts who have completed the preliminary program and have been issued a Preliminary administrative services credential by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. Candidates must be employed as a full time administrator working in an administrative position in order to participate in WUSD Induction.
Upon hire, Candidates are provided information/confirmation regarding their eligibility for Induction by the WUSD Credential Analyst and program director. Prospective Candidates complete an Induction Intake Form with the assistance of the Credential Analyst. Intake Forms are then referred to the Induction Program director who provides initial program orientation information to the Candidate.
For more information regarding Induction eligibility, please contact the Program director.
Superintendent_s_Welcome_Letter-Teacher_Induction.pdfAward Winning Program and Amazing Teachers....Changing The Lives of Children
If you are interested in teaching with us, but have not yet started or completed your teaching credentials, you may qualify to teach with us under a temporary waiver of Intern permit. For more information regarding Pre Intern and Intern teaching opportunities, please contact our Intern Coordinator:
Anthony Langford: a.langford@westside.k12.ca.us or Chvon Thompson: c.thompson@westside.k12.ca.us