Candidate Information

Candidate Eligibility Criteria: 

To be eligible for the Teacher Induction Program, a candidate must meet all of the following requirements:

● Hold a valid California Multiple, Single Subject, Education Specialist, or Designated Subjects Preliminary Credential. (Commission staff may issue an extension of time by appeal for a credential or permit when an applicant verifies good cause for not completing the renewal requirements). For additional information, go to CTC Extension by Appeal for Credentials and Permits and/or email credentials@ctc.ca.gov.

● Be employed at Yuba City Unified.

● Have access to a diverse population of students, including English Language Learners, students with special needs, and GATE students.

● Have face-to-face access to a mentor assigned by Yuba City Unified.

Teachers are not eligible for the Teacher Induction Program if they do not meet admission criteria. This includes teachers who:

● Do not have a valid preliminary credential.

● Are substitute teachers or instructional aides.

Enrollment Process:

At the time of hire, the district HR Credential Analyst will have you complete an Induction Enrollment Form if you have a preliminary teaching credential. A thorough evaluation of your credential status will be completed by the Credential Analyst. If you are eligible for the YCUSD Teacher Induction Program, you will be contacted by Induction Program staff to complete the enrollment process. Upon enrollment, you will be given information on how to complete the program orientation. Additionally, Induction staff will notify you of the name of your Induction Mentor. This Mentor match will be made within 30 days of enrollment in the YCUSD Teacher Induction Program.  Candidates will be matched according to their credential and as appropriate to their grade level and/or subject area as possible.