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Cultivating a Community of Lifelong Learners Through Continuous Reflection and Collaboration
Napa County Teacher Induction offers a two-year program of job embedded support and coaching grounded in the California Standards for the Teaching Profession for the purpose of earning a California clear teaching credential. For more information on Napa County Teacher Induction, refer to the information below and/or view this video.
Napa County Teacher Induction Program
What We Do
We provide a two year induction program to clear both General Education and Education Specialist preliminary credentials. As well as earning your clear credential, we offer 6 units from Sonoma State University at minimal cost for your participation in the program for advancement on your salary schedule.
How We Do It
Working with a dedicated Mentor, you will meet on a regular basis to:
- grow the practice of teaching and learning,
- set and meet your site and district goals,
- learn to navigate professional responsibilities and workload, and
- celebrate student success!
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During the course of your Induction Program, you will:
- develop your teaching practice through individually designed inquiry work
- participate in classroom observations,
- measure your growth over time, and
- explore a variety of professional development opportunities.
We are excited to welcome you to the profession of education and look forward to partnering with you as you earn your professional clear credential in the Napa County Teacher Induction Program.
For the Napa County Teacher Induction Program Application, contact the Program Assistant.
What is Induction?
Induction is a 2 year program, approved by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC), offered to clear preliminary California teaching credentials. Induction programs provide on-site, 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.
Who is eligible for Napa County Teacher induction Program?
Teachers holding a preliminary teaching credential (General Education and Education Specialists), and are employed part or full time as a teacher of record in Napa County. 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.
How do I enroll in Induction?
If eligible, your employer’s Human Resources department will provide you with a welcome packet, including:
- Welcome Letter
- Candidate Application for enrollment
- Informational Flyer
- Calendar of Induction Sessions
What does the Napa County Teacher Induction Program provide?
- 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
What are the requirements for completion?
- 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
How am I assigned a mentor?
Induction program staff works with the employer and site supervisory staff to collaborate on the most effective mentor match. Several factors are considered, including:
- Candidate and mentor assigned on the same site
- 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 insure appropriate support. If a mentor match is not ideal, either candidate or mentor may initiate file a grievance for review. The grievance policy, procedures, and form are provided on page 25 of the handbook.
Is Induction still happening during distance learning?
Yes, induction requirements have adapted and face to face sessions are now all offered virtually. Candidates and mentors meet weekly via video conferencing and complete clear credential requirements under the guidance of induction staff.
I participated in Induction before but did not complete the program, what do I do?
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, Jaina Sebastian, and submitted with your application for enrollment.
Napa County Office of Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer. State and federal law and Napa County Office of Education policy prohibit discrimination or sexual harassment toward students or staff during any educational activity. Napa County Office of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, age, or handicap in its educational programs, activities, or the employment practices as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, Title IX of the Educational Amendments, the Age Discrimination Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and the Vocational; Educational Act. For information concerning the complaint procedure, call (707) 253-6810.
