Purpose
Tulare County Office of Education's Teacher Induction Program (TCTIP) is designed to provide first and second-year teachers with a successful transition into the classroom by providing guidance and support with self-assessment and reflection of professional practice, so that the candidate grows and improves in their abilities to effectively meet the academic and social-emotional needs of all students.
Vision
TCTIP’s vision is to facilitate opportunities for novice teachers to discover and develop their unique strengths and passions, nurturing a generation of highly expert teachers who lead with purpose, collaborate with intent, and adapt with insight — because we believe that when teachers grow, students thrive.
Early Completion Option
Qualified candidates may request to complete TCTIP through the Early Completion Option (ECO) Pathway. First year candidates will be informed of the TCTIP's ECO Pathway through the ECO Information Meeting and by reviewing TCTIP’s ECO Policy which is located in the TCTIP Handbook. If minimum requirements are met in the first year of the traditional teacher induction program, the candidate may apply to be considered for ECO at the conclusion of that year. The ECO Pathway includes a rigorous application and assignment process. If approved, ECO candidates may complete induction in less than two years. Only experienced and exceptional candidates will be approved.
Teacher Induction Program Candidate Eligibility and Enrollment
District human resource representatives will enroll eligible candidates in Induction. Candidates are invited to contact their district for more information regarding enrollment.
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Mentor Eligibility
The mentor role is the heart of the induction program as mentors support candidates in developing enduring professional skills through long-term analysis of professional growth and by providing just-in-time support as needs arise. By engaging in TCTIP’s INSPIRED Mentoring System, mentors develop their capacity to transform induction candidates into empowered educators who develop future-ready students.
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For more information, contact induction@tcoe.org.
Induction Staff
Michelle French, Program Manager
michelle.french@tcoe.org
Kendra Bennett,
Intern/Recruitment Program Specialist
kendra.bennett@tcoe.org
Natalie Manfredo, Teacher Induction Specialist
natalie.manfredo@tcoe.org
Quick Links
Teacher Induction Program Handbook - coming soon
Non-Discrimination Policy
TCOE’s Educator Preparation Programs do not discriminate against or permit harassment of any applicant on the basis of the person’s actual or perceived race, religious creed, color, national origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, or sexual orientation.