Sutter County Superintendent of Schools - Teacher Induction Program

Teacher Induction Program

The Tri-County Teacher Induction Program (TIP) aspires to create a collaborative learning community that is committed to the ongoing growth and retention of new and veteran teachers while promoting habits of equity and effective instruction. New teachers (candidates) who have been issued a preliminary teaching credential will be provided one-on-one support by a trained mentor teacher who has knowledge and experience in the candidate's grade or subject level. Support includes just-in-time needs as well as guided reflection on daily teaching practices. Four inquiry cycles are completed over the two year journey with the teacher documenting reflections on daily practices of teaching in an Individual Learning Plan (ILP) while focusing on a job-embedded goal based on a standard from the California Standard of the Teaching Profession (CSTP). The foundation of the ILP is the Cycle of Inquiry (Plan, Teach/Assess, Reflect, Apply). By engaging in self-reflection, goal-setting, analysis of student data, and implementation of effective instruction, each candidate develops a unique style of his own. In addition, candidates are provided opportunities for professional development and networking with peers.

Induction is a two-year, individualized, job-embedded system of mentoring, support and professional learning that begins in the teacher’s first year of teaching. (Precondition 1)

Eligibility

California Preliminary Teaching Credential (multiple subject, single subject
education specialist)
Employment in a teaching position
Completed Candidate Enrollment Form

Program Support

TIP Orientation
Monthly newsletter
Monthly feedback
Ongoing professional learning and networking

Course and Fieldwork

One-on-one mentoring with an experienced teacher holding the same credential
and/or experience with the grade-level/subject matter
Ongoing assessment of the California Standards for the Teaching Profession
(CSTP)
Individualized Learning Plan (ILP) focusing on a job-embedded goal based on
one of the standards and elements of the CSTP
Professional learning and networking with peers
End-of-year celebration

Program Completion

One ILP inquiry per cycle, with thorough reflections and proficient scores, for a
total of four cycles over two years
Electronic portfolio of CSTP evidence, inquiry, and self-assessment
Attend end-of-year celebration