What is induction and why do I need to do it?
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 Requirements
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 |
Individualized Learning Plan (ILP)
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.
This page was last updated on August 16, 2024