For more information please contact:
Amanda Baird
Coordinator
Phone: 714-708-4985
Kelly Takenaga
Administrative Assistant III
Phone: 714-966-3526
Mailing Address:
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.
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 coach (formerly mentor)/lead coach (formerly lead mentor)
Those enrolled in the program will receive:
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Two years of ongoing support by an experienced, highly trained coach (formerly 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 10/01/23, 02/01/24, 04/01/24)
- Loan options are available through Schools First.
Frequently Asked Questions for 2023-2024
Induction Program E-book
Induction Program Handbook
Interested in becoming a coach (formerly mentor)?
Click
here for more information.
