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This Session Will be Recorded

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Name

School

1 thing you love about teaching

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PUC Induction

25-26

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Agenda

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2. Q&A

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What Is Induction?

  • Job-embedded system of mentoring, support and professional learning
  • *Two-years
  • Individualized
  • Should begin in 1st year

of teaching

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Benefits in Joining 1st year

  • Access to non-evaluative mentor
  • Professional Development
  • PUC Teachers Grant 25-26
  • PUC Teachers eligible for reimbursement

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Path to Clearing a Credential

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Intern/Permit/

Residency

Preliminary Credential

Valid for 5 years

Complete an

Induction Program & other requirements

Clear Credential

-Must be renewed online

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Looking Up Your Credential

  1. Go to ctc.ca.gov
  2. Click “Search for an Educator
  3. Choose “Public Search
  4. In your profile make sure you can identify:
    1. Credential #
    2. Term: Intern/Preliminary/Clear
    3. Expiration Date
    4. Authorization/Renewal Requirements

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Who Is PUC Induction For?

  • Preliminary Credentials
    • G.E. Multiple Subject/Single-Subject
    • Education Specialist credentials
  • PUC and Partner Teachers

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Who is Eligible For PUC Induction?

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Candidate Induction Form Due July 31st, 2025

Hold a Valid Teaching Credential

Have a Current Teaching Assignment

Submit Candidate Induction Form

Attend Orientation

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Purpose of Induction:

California Standards for the Teaching Profession (CSTPs)

Standard 1: Engaging and Supporting All Students in Learning

Standard 2: Creating and Maintaining Effective Environments for Student Learning

Standard 3: Understanding and Organizing Subject Matter for Student Learning

Standard 4: Planning Instruction and Designing Learning Experiences for All Students

Standard 5: Assessing Students for Learning

Standard 6: Developing as a Professional Educator

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Main Components of Induction

  • Inquiry Question
  • Mentor Meetings (1 hour a week)
  • Triad Meetings
  • Cohort Meetings
  • Induction Submissions

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Inquiry Cycle

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What Does Induction Look Like?

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Year 1 Year 2 ECO

1 Inquiry Cycle 2 Inquiry Cycles 2 Inquiry Cycles

1 Source of Data 1 Source of Data 2 Sources of Data

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If I __________

will students ________

as measured by

_______ and ______.

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If I have students set weekly running goals, chart their own progress, and reflect on how they can improve, will their running times improve as well as their attitude towards running as measured by mile times and reflection submissions.

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If I explicitly teach students how to self-advocate for their accommodations, will they utilize their accommodations and improve their scores on their accommodated assignments as measured by student accommodations requests and work samples.

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Format

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In Person & On-line

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1 Year Early Completion Option

“Experienced” and “Exceptional” Candidates

  • Start induction your first year
  • Full time teachers whose credential is aligned
  • 3 years as teacher of record
  • Leader Recommendation
  • Written Application
  • Classroom Observation
  • Induction submissions are “exceptional”
  • 5-10% of teachers

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ECO Deadlines

ECO Application due:

October 15th@4:00PM, 2025

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Cost of Induction

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Tuition 2025-26

PUC Teacher

Partner Teacher

Traditional Pathway

(2 Years)

*$2,000 per year

$2,500 per year

Early Completion Option

(1 Year)

$2,000 per year

$2,500 per year

*Grant will cover tuition for 25-26 school year for PUC teachers

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Application Fees

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2025-26

All Teachers

Candidate Induction Form

$100

Can be used toward tuition

Early Completion Option

Application

$300

Cannot be used towards tuition

*All application fees are non-refundable

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PUC Perks for PUC Teachers

  • PUC Mentor
  • Free for 25-26 school year!
  • Reimbursement of tuition over 5 years
  • 4 Salary points for every year of completion

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Partner Schools

Ensure your school has a partnership with PUC Induction and you are authorized to utilize PUC Induction

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Why PUC Induction?

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  • Started in 2009
  • 94% completion rate
  • Candidate learning and student growth

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Why PUC Induction?

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Why PUC Induction?

“You could tell that the program was designed by teachers. It was organized, flexible and felt very compassionate”

“The program helped me reflect on my students’ data. Everything was meaningful and aligned to what I was already doing in my classroom.”

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Quick Links

Candidate Induction Form (due July 31st)

ECO Application (due Oct. 15th) Coming Soon!

Mentor Application (due June 30th)

PUC Induction Website

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Questions?

Feel free to reach out to Trisha Mendinueto

t.mendinueto@pucschools.org

(818)220-3958

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