Teacher Induction Program Year 1 Credential Candidate (prev #: EDU-X732A)

Course Available
2-6 Units
Credit Validation

Course Description

Credit Validation for Teacher Induction Credential Candidates Only

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.

PLEASE BE SURE TO REGISTER UNDER YOUR SCHOOL DISTRICT OR CONSORTIUM.

Course Details

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: Beginning teachers enrolled in induction programs with their district and/or consortium.

Note: See each section for details, as they vary by district.

University of San Diego – Academic Credit Information

The University of San Diego partners with this program to offer graduate-level academic credit. To receive credit, participants must first register and complete coursework through the external program provider.

Please Note: USD does not provide course materials, manage instruction, or assign grades. All coursework is evaluated by the program’s instructor or coordinator.

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:

  • U.S. addresses: 2–3 weeks
  • International addresses: 3–4 weeks

 

Course Options

Course Date Units Price
EDC-X718M – Los Angeles 01 Nov 202501 Jun 2026 5 $395

Teacher Induction Program Year 1 Credential Candidate INDUCTION PROGRAM (prev# EDU-X732A)

01 Nov 202501 Jun 2026
5
$395
Credit Validation
Practicum

District: Los Angeles County Office of Education

Audience: Year 1 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)  

EDC-X718M – Palo Alto 4 11 Aug 202515 May 2026 4 $316

Teacher Induction Program Year 1 Credential Candidate INDUCTION PROGRAM (prev# EDU-X732A)

11 Aug 202515 May 2026
4
$316
Credit Validation
Practicum

District: Palo Alto Unified School District

Audience: Year 1 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: August 11, 2025 – October 31, 2026 (11:59pm PT)

EDC-X718M – Palo Alto 2 01 Jan 202615 May 2026 2 $158

Teacher Induction Program Year 1 Credential Candidate INDUCTION PROGRAM (prev# EDU-X732A)

01 Jan 202615 May 2026
2
$158
Credit Validation
Practicum

District: Palo Alto Unified School District

Audience: Year 1 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: January 1, 2026 – February 15, 2026 (11:59pm PT)

EDC-X718M – Atwater 03 Nov 202501 Jun 2026 6 $474

Teacher Induction Program Year 1 Credential Candidate INDUCTION PROGRAM (prev# EDU-X732A)

03 Nov 202501 Jun 2026
6
$474
Credit Validation
Practicum

District: Atwater Elementary School District

Audience: Year 1 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 Through: June 1, 2026 (11:59pm PT)

EDC-X718M – San Diego 03 Nov 202501 Jun 2026 4 $316

Teacher Induction Program Year 1 Credential Candidate INDUCTION PROGRAM (prev# EDU-X732A)

03 Nov 202501 Jun 2026
4
$316
Credit Validation
Practicum

District: San Diego County Office of Education

Number of Units: 4.0 graduate level extension credit(s) in semester hours

Course Enrollment Dates: November 3, 2025 – June 1, 2026

Location: San Diego County Office of Education

Audience: Year 1 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.

EDC-X718M – Poway 3 05 Sep 202514 May 2026 3 $237

Teacher Induction Program Year 1 Credential Candidate (prev# EDU-X732A)

05 Sep 202514 May 2026
3
$237
Credit Validation
Online

District: Poway Unified School District

Audience: Year 1 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 Through: September 10, 2025 – April 17, 2026 (11:59pm PT)

Late enrollments will not be accepted after the enrollment deadline (April 17, 2026)

EDC-X718M – Poway 6 05 Sep 202514 May 2026 6 $474

Teacher Induction Program Year 1 Credential Candidate (prev# EDU-X732A)

05 Sep 202514 May 2026
6
$474
Credit Validation
Online

District: Poway Unified School District

Audience: Year 1 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 Through: September 10, 2025 – April 17, 2026 (11:59pm PT)

Late enrollments will not be accepted after the enrollment deadline (April 17, 2026)

EDC-X718M – Los Altos 03 Nov 202501 Jun 2026 5 $395

Teacher Induction Program Year 1 Credential Candidate INDUCTION PROGRAM (prev# EDU-X732A)

03 Nov 202501 Jun 2026
5
$395
Credit Validation
Practicum

District:  Los Altos School District

Audience: Year 1 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 Through: November 3, 2025 – June 1, 2026 (11:59pm PT)

What You Will Learn

  • Learning and practicing effective teaching strategies in a classroom environment
  • Using a Mentor to guide beginning teachers in reflection on what works for replication and how it could work better in a given context
  • Utilizing formative assessment over time to improve the performance of credential candidate

Instructors

Professional development courses offered by the University of San Diego’s Division of Professional & Continuing Education are taught by faculty that possess a depth and breadth of academic and real-world professional experience.

Why USD?

The Professional and Continuing Education program nurtures key partnerships on the local, national, and international level. The goal is to better serve working professionals who seek to enhance or build their careers and help achieve their highest value and potential. Contact us today to learn more.

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Credit Validation

The University of San Diego’s Division of Professional and Continuing Education offers graduate-level extension credit for work completed in trainings, workshops, conferences, induction, credentials, and other professional development programs not offered directly by USD. Complete one of the above and a member of our division will help you earn credit for your hard work and dedication to continuing your education.

Key Benefits of Credit Validation Courses

Make Your Work Count

Earn credit for your previous work in trainings, workshops, and conferences through a simple process.

Advance Faster

Save money by earning credit for work you completed and get one step closer to salary advancement.

Work Towards a Degree

Many receiving institutions may accept credits towards degree programs, giving you a head start in earning a graduate degree.