Credential Programs
March 2022
Welcome March, it's been a cool start. Hope you've enjoyed the fresh crisp air and snow covered mountains.

As you continue to support students and prepare for the last few months of the year; make time for yourself and reflect on the positive.

In celebration of Dr. Seuss, here is one of many memorable quotes. "Today you are you that is truer than true. There is no one alive who is youer than you."

With much gratitude,

Karla Paul
Requirements & Deadlines
Fall Cohort
Due May 1

Mentor Observation #4
Individual Learning Plan Cycle 1 cells 6-8
Due May 1

Mentor Observation #4
Individual Learning Plan - Cycle 3 cells 1-8
CSTP Cycle 3 - all elements of each standard
Spring Cohort
Due May 1

Mentor Observation #2
Individual Learning Plan Cycle #1 Cells 4-5
CSTP Cycle 1
Due May 1

Mentor Observation #2
Individual Learning Plan Cycle #2 Cells 6-8

Professional Learning
Workshops offered by the MCOE Teacher Induction Program are offered at no additional cost to Candidates and Mentors in our program. Units are available for an additional fee. If you are not able to attend a meeting that you signed up for, be sure to notify us of your cancelation.

Review the psychology behind procrastination, stress and anxiety.
Learn strategies to manage time in a way that gets the results you want!

March 21, March 28, April 16th 4:30-7:30 pm

1 unit available through TCSJ


March 10 &11

Attend at the student rate due to your enrollment in the Teacher Induction Program
Special rate at registration

Registration is now available, you will need to provide a completion certificate for the units you are applying for. Please contact Jennifer Gonzales once you have completed requirements and we will provide completion documentation.
Executive Order Candidates
We continue to offer support for RICA and TPA. Please be sure to register for this support through your portal.

For anyone who has taken the TPA but not yet passed, TPA polishing is available, please email Jennifer Gonzales to schedule time with Kathy Condren.

Additional RICA assessment support is available through SDCOE.

Executive Order Meetings - Required for everyone not receiving support from the above courses or from an approved outside source.

March 9 - Register
April 19 - Register
Send all passing TPA and RICA reports to Karla Paul as soon as you receive them.

They will be added to your formal recommendation for your credential.
Mentors
Please make sure you have documented in your portal all support hours, you should reach 20 hours during fall and spring for a total of 40 hours each year.

Please remember TIP documents should be completed together. Mentors and candidates should be collaborating and sharing with one another.
Candidates
Pink Slips and non-reelect notices: 
If you find yourself receiving one of these notices, take a deep breath, everything is going to be okay. Many very successful teachers have left positions (for various reasons) early in their careers and gone on to many successful and happy years in the classroom. Sometimes it is a matter of finding the right “fit” in a district, school, or grade level. The good news is that this is a great time to be looking for a teaching job. As you finish out your current contract, it is important to remember a few things:

  • Don’t panic! Update your resume, go onto EdJoin, apply for jobs, attend job fairs.
  • Continue to provide the very best for your students.
  • Spend time reflecting on what you do and do not want in your next position.
  • Do not burn bridges! You never know when you will meet people again in your career.
  • Every experience we have is an opportunity for growth.
  • What have you learned from this year and how will that make you a stronger teacher in the future? A growth mindset is very important.
  • Finish your induction work and complete the year. Once it is finished you can transfer the completed work to your new job. If you have questions please give us a call.
Contact Us
Karla Paul - Program Coordinator
209-381-6629

Jenifer Gonzales - Program Secretary
209-381-6644