Teacher Induction Program

Induction is a two-year program, approved by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC), offered to clear preliminary California teaching credentials. Induction programs provide onsite, job-embedded mentoring to support growth in the California Standards for the Teaching Profession (CSTPs). The focus of induction is on mentoring and support and begins the first year of teaching.

If eligible, the Human Resources department will inform the Induction Program Coordinator who will provide you with a welcome packet, including: 

• Welcome letter
• Candidate application for enrollment
• Program flyer
• Program handbook 

Teachers holding a preliminary teaching credential (general education and education specialist), and are employed part or full time as a teacher of record in Vallejo City Unified School District. If you have questions about the status of your California credential(s) or the renewal requirements, please visit www.ctc.ca.gov to view your credential information.

• On-site, job-embedded mentoring from a skilled mentor
• Opportunity to engage in meaningful inquiry related to your teaching assignment
• Non-evaluative and confidential relationship with a program mentor
• Collegial connections with a community of educators
• Strategic and self-selected professional development to promote growth in the California Standards for the Teaching Profession (CSTPs)
• Release time to observe and collaborate with experienced educators
• Guidance toward completion of all Professional Clear Credential requirements

The program coordinator considers the following factors:

• Candidate/mentor credential match
• Mentor understanding of candidate assignment/context
• Mentor capacity to offer regular on-site support

If a candidate has a preferred mentor match, they may share this interest with staff for consideration. Mentor matches are made within 30-days of candidate enrollment to ensure appropriate support. If a mentor match is not ideal, either candidate or mentor may initiate and file a grievance for review. The grievance policy, procedures, and form are provided on page 20 of the handbook.

• Meet weekly with your assigned mentor
• Record and collect evidence of growth in the California Standards for the Teaching Profession through inquiry, observation, and self-assessment
• Complete a successful exit interview at the end of the program

You will need to contact the program you were previously enrolled in to obtain a letter of verification detailing the completed components of the program. This record should be shared with our program assistant, Araceli Gabriel, and submitted with your application for enrollment.