The Teacher Induction Program is a two year, California state-approved system that includes the individualized assistance of a Mentor on a regular basis. The Mentor helps with the collection of evidence and data that reflects the California Standards for the teaching profession and state adopted academic standards over time. The Teacher Induction Program promotes reflection and formative assessment about teaching skills and practices allowing credential candidates to experience rich quality embedded professional development. The Early Completion Option (ECO) can be completed in one year with Director approval.
PLEASE BE SURE TO REGISTER UNDER YOUR SCHOOL DISTRICT OR CONSORTIUM.
Number of Units: Units provided are graduate level extension credit(s) in semester hours. The unit values vary by district. Check your district's section for the unit value offered.
Who Should Attend: This course provides continuing education for beginning teachers enrolled in ECO induction programs with their district and/or consortium.
University of San Diego – Graduate-Level Extension Credit Information
The University of San Diego partners with this program to offer graduate-level extension credit(s) in semester hours through the Credit Validation Program. To earn units, participants must register for and successfully complete coursework through the external program provider.
Credits earned through USD’s Credit Validation Program are widely accepted by many school districts and universities across the United States for purposes such as license renewal, required professional development hours, short-term skill building, salary advancement, credentialing, and potential advanced degree pathways.
These units do not apply toward a master’s or higher degree program at the University of San Diego; however, they may be transferable to advanced degree programs (e.g., MA, EdD, PhD) at other institutions that accept external graduate-level credits.
Participants are responsible for confirming acceptance, transcript requirements, deadlines, and applicability of units with their employing district or intended institution prior to enrollment.
Directions to Enroll for Credit
1. Enroll in this course with your district.
Please Note: USD does not provide course materials, manage instruction, or assign grades. All coursework is evaluated by the program’s instructor or coordinator.
2. Click “Add to Cart” located on the right of this page to purchase units. If this course displays “Request Information,” it means the course is either not yet open for enrollment or has already closed for enrollment.
Transcript Process: Final grades submitted by the program provider will initiate the transcript process. Grades should be submitted within 7 days of the official course end date or the course enrollment deadline—whichever comes last. Participants are responsible for ensuring their mailing address is accurate and up to date in their USD student account to avoid delays in transcript delivery.
Transcript Delivery Timeline:
For detailed information regarding the University of San Diego Credit Validation Program, please consult our Participant Guide.
Prerequisites:
None
THIS SECTION IS OPEN FOR RETROACTIVE ENROLLMENT ONLY.
Prior approval from [email protected] is required before purchasing units.
Audience: ECO Teacher Induction Program Credential Candidates
Refund Policy: All Credit Validation enrollments are refundable, less a $25 fee, if requested within 30 days of enrollment date. There will be no refunds for Credit Validation after the allotted 30 days.
Enrollment Open: November 1, 2025 – June 1, 2026 (11:59pm PT)
Enrollment Open Through: June 1, 2026 (11:59pm PT)
Enrollment Open: November 3, 2025 – June 1, 2026 (11:59pm PT)
Enrollment Open Through: September 10, 2025 – April 17, 2026 (11:59pm PT)
Late enrollments will not be accepted after the enrollment deadline (April 17, 2026)
Enrollment Open Through: November 3, 2025 – June 30, 2026 (11:59pm PT)
Location: Torrance Unified School District
Enrollment Period: November 3, 2025 – June 1, 2026 (11:59pm PT)
Enrollment Open Through: November 3, 2025 – June 1, 2026 (11:59pm PT)
District: Compton Unified School District
Audience: Year 2 Teacher Induction Program Credential Candidates
Enrollment Open Through: May 22, 2026 (11:59pm PT)
Enrollment Open Through: June 5, 2026 (11:59pm PT)
District: Fairfield-Suisun Unified
Enrollment Open Through: June 1, 2026 (11:59pm PST)
Enrollment Open: April 6, 2026 – June 1, 2026 (11:59pm PT)
Audience: ECO Teacher Induction Program Credential Candidates.
Enrollment Open: March 1, 2026 – June 1, 2026 (11:59pm PT)
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