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.
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 teachers enrolled in mentor 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:
Prerequisites:
None
Audience: Year 2 Teacher Induction Program Mentors
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)
Location: Los Altos School District
Enrollment Period: November 3, 2025 – June 1, 2026 (11:59pm PT)
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