For more information please contact:
Joyce Lee Yang, Ed.D.
Coordinator, Teacher Induction
Phone: 714-327-8187
Kelly Takenaga
Administrative Assistant III
Phone: 714-966-3526
Mailing Address for Applications:
Orange County Department of Education
200 Kalmus Drive
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Attn: Kelly Takenaga
A CTC-approved, two-year induction program is the preferred pathway to securing a California Clear Multiple and/or Single Subject teaching credential.
Our mission is to support new teachers.
Click here to register for the
2023-2024 program year.
We offer the following California Clear Credential Programs:
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Education Specialist-mild/moderate
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Education Specialist-moderate/severe
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Multiple Subject
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Single Subject
Program requirements include:
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Possession of a Level 1 or preliminary credential,
currently employed as a teacher and working with a core group of students throughout the school year.
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Demonstrate classroom application of
California Standards for the Teaching Professional.
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Use of LMS for Online content delivery and program resources.
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Collaborate with mentor/lead mentor
Those enrolled in the program will receive:
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Two years of ongoing support by an experienced, highly trained mentor
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Job-embedded reflective teaching practice
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Collaborative opportunities with colleagues
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Access to high-quality, relevant professional development
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Option to earn up to 12 units through partnered universities
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Recommendation for a Clear California Teaching Credential upon satisfactory completion of all requirements
Tuition
- $3,600 for the 2023-2024 program year. A $300 one-time non-refundable application fee is due for all year one candidates and all year two candidates, who are new to the OCDE consortium.
- Participating Consortium Districts may pay tuition (contact your school or district office for details)
- Payment plan (Payments of $1200 are due on 10/01/22, 02/01/23, 05/01/23)
- Loan options are available
Frequently Asked Questions for 2022-2023
CalTPA Support Course - Please note: Registration fees will increase for the 2023-2024 program year.
Learn more about the online CalTPA course offered through the OCDE Induction Program. Click
here for more information. To register, click
here.
Interested in becoming a mentor?
Click
here for more information.
Please use Google Chrome to easily access the video below.
Transcription
Teacher Induction Grievance and Appeals Process.pdf
