SFUSD Induction Program for Teachers with Preliminary Credentials

According to the California Commission on Teaching Credentialing, "California has a two-tiered credentialing system for teachers. Preliminary programs prepare candidates to obtain an initial teaching credential through successful completion of required coursework, fieldwork, and a performance demonstration of their knowledge, skills, and abilities. 

The second tier of preparation is a two-year job-embedded individualized induction program that is focused on extensive support and mentoring to new teachers in their first and second year of teaching."

SFUSD offers a free-of-cost accredited induction program to obtain a California clear teaching credential. SIP Induction is a two-year job-embedded program that provides teachers with a coach and supports them through an Individualized Learning Plan.

Induction candidates are required to engage with a coach in the following activities:

	Receive support around just in time needs, accessing resources and communication with colleagues and administration
	Meet with a coach weekly for about 60 minutes for a minimum of 30 hours related to teacher professional growth
	Document meetings on the mentoring conversation log
	Complete 2 inquiry cycles per year that involve lesson planning, analyzing student work, discussing observation data, and reflecting on teacher practice
	Document the work in their Individualized Learning Plan (ILP)
	Submit a completed Individualized Learning Plan at the end of each year

The Individualized Learning Plan (ILP) addresses the California Standards for the Teaching Profession and provides a road map for candidates’ Induction work during their time in the program along with guidance for the coach in providing support. The ILP includes candidate professional growth goals, a description of how the candidate will work to meet those goals, defined and measurable outcomes for the candidate, and planned opportunities to reflect on progress.