Induction

Information about clearing your preliminary credential while working at CalCA

You can clear your Preliminary Credential while teaching at CalCA!
After completion of your teaching credential program, you received your
Preliminary Teaching Credential.

The next step is to Clear your Preliminary credential - this must be done within 5
years of earning your preliminary credential. Teacher at CalCA are qualified to
complete Induction classes through CSU Fullerton and/or
UC San Diego extension!
Step 1: Select your Program
CSU Fullerton: Website UC San Diego: Program overview

● # of courses required: 4 ● # of courses required: 8

Many teachers are ● Total units required: 9.0 ● Total units required: 31.5
currently or have
completed Induction ● Estimated cost: $5,850 ● Estimated cost: $4,300
through CSU Fullerton.
● Time to Complete: 2 years ● Time to Complete: 2 years
There are other programs
available, but the majority ● Delivery: Online ● Delivery: Online
of information in this
PowerPoint is specific to
the program offered
through Fullerton.
Step 2.0: Application Process
CSU Fullerton: UC San Diego:

The application period runs March to

August for Traditional (2-year) program.
● NO SPRING START DATE!
● If you need to apply: applications for
Fall 2023 open in March!
● You can join the Induction Space for
support through the application
process :) We are here to help!
The program is a bit different from
Fullerton, but the application is currently
open for this year.
● Winter Quarter Enrollment is
available!

Fullerton Application link UC San Diego Application link

 Step 2.5: Find a Mentor! There are two pathways:
Select a mentor here! We have an amazing staff full of
Have a mentor assigned through Fullerton
qualified and supportive professionals.
Mentor qualifications: ● The program can assign a
university-based mentor at no
● Knowledge of the contexts and the content area of the additional cost; however, you will need
new teacher's teaching assignment to cover any expenses associated with
● Demonstrated commitment to professional learning and videotaping and digitally sharing a
collaboration classroom lesson each semester.
● Possession of a Clear Teaching Credential Additional information on
● Ability, willingness and flexibility to meet the new university-based mentors is found at
teacher's needs for support (1 hour a week) the TIP Handbook's Mentor
● Competence in mentoring practices and familiarity with Requirements section.
the Teacher Induction Program
● Minimum of three years of effective teaching
experience; and
● Approval by the new teacher's site administrator to
serve in the role of mentor.
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●
Calling all Mentors! If you are willing to
mentor an Induction
Induction Mentor form teacher, PLEASE fill out
this form.

We are looking for willing

and qualified teachers
that are and/or would be
interested in mentoring
new inductees.
Step 3: Start your tuition reimbursement application
Here is the Quick Reference Guide for
Tuition Reimbursement Website accessing and creating a request
● This is the link that you will use application
to start the process of your Here is Tuition Assistance and Benefits
tuition reimbursement overview
● It is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
that you start this application
after you pay for the course
● Tuition reimbursement
application walkthrough (Loom
video)
Fullerton Program Schedule and Overview

Course titles and units.

You will also need an itemized receipt for your application. We recommend
screenshotting your online payment for this requirement!
Step 4: Begin Induction Courses
You will receive emails from your school with start dates and course information.
Every course and class is different
● BUT, if you have any questions (since our school is unique!), feel free to join
our Induction space in Google Chat.
● Reach out to Rachael Hastings or Michael Meza to be added to the Induction
Space!
○ All mentors and mentees are welcome to join!

Additional resources and links HERE (Clear Credential folder!)

 Step 5: What do I do at the end of the Semester?
Once your FINAL grades are entered, save a PDF printout of your
coursework and final grade

● You must earn a C or higher to receive

tuition reimbursement

CALL FULLERTON!

● Student Business Services: 657-278-2611

○ Have your CWID (Fullerton student ID number), your email address,
and your course code handy
● Request an “itemized receipt” be sent for your semester course payment
○ They will email you in about 30 minutes with a PDF
● Upload your Itemized Receipt and Final Grades and submit documentation