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Our Mission
Advance student learning by providing an interactive induction program that supports and retains new teachers as they grow in their profession and transform into life-long, reflective practitioners
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Our Vision
Develop and retain highly qualified teachers in San Benito County schools
Create ongoing reflective inquiry habits
Alleviate isolation new teachers experience (transition)
Collaborate with others
Seek opportunities to grow professionally
Develop the skills, confidence and knowledge to educate and address the needs of all students
Through a reflective, inquiry-based manner, learn to effectively teach California's adopted standards and frameworks to students in grades TK-12
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Why Induction?
The San Benito County Office of Education Teacher Induction Program represents a culmination of the university/college teacher preparation program and is the pathway to a California Clear Credential. It provides meaningful opportunities to apply basic principles, theories, methods and techniques learned in preservice coursework to the classroom. Participating Teachers.
What are the benefits for the Participating Teacher?
- Professional growth based on district goals and priorities targeting self-identified areas of need with a highly qualified Induction Coach
- Release time to observe classrooms, as well as be observed, by a highly qualified Induction Coach
- Opportunity to collaborate and learn about effective teaching strategies with other professionals
- Recommendation to the CCTC for the California Clear Teaching Credential once all requirements of the Induction Program have been completed
- Continuing education units through the University of the Pacific (see more...)
How to Apply
Teachers holding a California Preliminary Teaching Credential with less than two years of teaching experience are eligible to enroll in the San Benito County Office of Education Teacher Induction Program. To apply, teachers should contact their district's Human Resources or Personnel Office and complete the Participating Teacher Referral Form.
Teachers with at least 2 years of successful teaching experience may choose to participate in the Early Completion Option (ECO). Additional information can be found in the SBCOE Teacher Induction Handbook and on the ECO Application.
SBCOE Teacher Induction Advisory Board
San Benito County Office of Education Teacher Induction Program Advisory Board provides insight and guidance to support the development, implementation and growth of our teacher induction program. For questions about the Advisory Board, contact Jennifer Logue at jlogue@sbcoe.org.
Advisory Board Meeting dates:
Oct 4, 2021 Agenda Presentation
Feb 7, 2022
May 9, 2022