MARIN COUNTY TEACHER INDUCTION PROGRAM 

The Marin County Teacher Induction Program provides a high-quality job-embedded, individualized system of support and development for Teachers through three main components: 

1. Teacher Induction Mentor

Each Teacher is paired with a Mentor, an experienced educator with at least three years of teaching experience, who provides weekly, on-site support (minimum of one hour per week). Mentor-Teacher relationships are confidential and formative, and are not shared with district evaluators. Mentors assist teachers in establishing strong professional habits, which then improve student outcomes. 

Mentors: 

• Offer ongoing support for the first two years of teaching or continued support for former interns and teachers from out of state or country
• Work with Teachers to design an Individualized Learning Plan (ILP) connected to the California Standards for the Teaching Profession (CSTP) within 60 days of enrollment in the Teacher Induction program. ILPs are initially guided by their preliminary program transition plan, with program and administrator input. Per the CTC, “Preliminary programs develop their own Induction Development Plans (IDP), which are based upon the Teaching Performance Expectations (TPE). The IDP identifies the TPEs where the program completer is stronger and where the individual needs additional support.” Teachers bring their IDPs to their first Teacher Induction Workshop to guide their initial ILP.
• Ensure that the ILP is used solely for professional growth and development and not for evaluation of employment purposes.
• Support relationships between the teacher, administrator, colleagues, parents, and the community.
• Continuously guide teachers in reflection on effectiveness of instruction, analysis of student and other outcomes data, and use of data to further inform the repeated cycle of planning and instruction.
• Provide "just in time" and longer term guidance with:
  • Identifying resources
  • Research-based teaching practices and pedagogy
  • Instructional design and lesson planning
  • Content support
  • Setting and reaching professional learning goals
  • Planning lessons and providing feedback from observations
  • Assessment and analysis of student data
  • Minimizing bias and using culturally responsive pedagogy
  • Developing strategies to support multi-lingual learners
  • Implementing supports and strategies for students with learning differences and disabilities
  • Ongoing reflection on practice through cycles of Inquiry related to the  California Standards for the Teaching Profession
  • Support with coordinating veteran teacher observations

2. Individualized Learning Plan (ILP)

Teachers collaborate with their Mentors, Administrators, and the Induction Program to develop and Individualized Learning Plan (ILP) focused on mastering the 2024 California Standards for the Teaching Profession (CSTP), within 60 days of enrollment in the program. The ILP goals are developed in alignment with district initiatives and with site administrator input. Goals include clear action steps, considerations for students with different learning needs and multi-lingual learners, considerations for equity, and areas of professional development  support. Progress is measured using the Continuum of Teaching Practice at the beginning and end of each semester, and at the semester's end they engage in a reflective analysis of their progress on each goal. 

3. Professional Development

Each Teacher attends three workshops per year with their Mentor to build on the cycle of reflection related the to their growth on the California Standards for the Teaching Profession (CSTP). Teachers also engage in professional development in alignment with their Individual Learning Plan goals. Additional Professional Development workshops are offered at the Marin County Office of Education related to all 6 of the CSTP.

Marin County Office of Education Professional Development Workshops

Marin SELPA Workshops

Marin County Teacher Induction Program Vision

The Marin County Office of Education is the approved Local Education Agency (LEA) for the Marin County Teacher Induction Program. The Marin County Teacher Induction Program is embedded within the Education Services Department of the Marin County Office of Education. Our Induction Program is designed to develop and retain quality teachers, close the achievement gap, alleviate the isolation new teacher’s experience, and promote continuous improvement and reflection on their teaching practice. We do this in alignment with the Marin County Office of Education's Mission and Vision.

Marin County Office of Education Vision Statement

At the Marin County Office of Education, we commit to being inclusive, anti-racist, and culturally proficient. We do this by working together every day to be a welcoming community, where everyone is seen, heard, and supported:

• We build relationships based on mutual trust and appreciation.
• We recognize and acknowledge each other personally and professionally.
• We make a point of learning how everyone’s work contributes to MCOE’s mission.

This is our commitment to ourselves and to the people we serve. Only by fulfilling our DEIB vision can we deliver on the MCOE’s overall mission.

Marin County Office of Education Mission Statement

May 2025  Workshop Info

All workshops are held at the Marin County Office of Education

(1111 Las Gallinas Ave. San Rafael CA, 94913) from 4:15-5:30 PM

Year 1 Teachers & Mentors of Year 1 Teachers

Please register and attend the End-of-Year Reflections Workshop together. Teachers and Mentors should register separately for one of the dates below:

May 6, 2025

May 8, 2025

May 20, 2025 

Year 2 Teachers and Teachers Approved for ECO:

Mentors of Year 2 Teachers do not need to attend. Year 2 Teachers, please register for one of the dates below: 

May 13, 2025 

May 15, 2025

2024-2025 Marin County Teacher Induction Program Full-Year Schedule 2024-2025

Spring 2025 Program Requirements

Spring 2025 Pacing Guide

Activity Log 2024-2025

Sample Activity Logs Fall 2024

Marin County Induction Program Handbook Rev2024

RESOURCES & FORMS

Handbook - Marin County Induction Program

Welcome to Induction 2024-2025 Module

Teacher Induction Credential Advisement Form

Continuum of Teaching Practice

CSTPs at a Glance

EARLY COMPLETION OPTION (ECO)

SB 57 is legislation that allows a modified program option for exceptional experienced teachers who meet the eligibility requirements to complete the Marin County Teacher Induction Program at a faster pace. 

Interested teachers will submit the Early Completion Option Application and all supporting documents to the Marin County Teacher Induction Program and participate in an interview with Marin County Teacher Induction Leadership. Applications must be received no later than January 30th of the first year in the program, or June 1st for teachers who begin the Induction Program in January. 

Early Completion Option Eligibility.pdf

Early Completion Option Application.pdf

CREDENTIALS

Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC)

Marin County Teacher Induction Credentialing Process

Credential Advisement Form

Clear Credential Request Form

DOMINICAN UNIVERSITY CREDIT FOR COURSEWORK - FILES

2024-2025 DOMINICAN UNIT REGISTRATION FORMS:

Year 1/ECO Dominican Unit Registration EDUX 9081

Year2 Dominican Unit Registration EDUX9082

New Mentor Dominican Unit Registration EDUX9083

Returning Mentor Dominican Unit Registration EDUX9084

Experienced Mentor Dominican Unit Registration EDUX9085

2023-2024 DOMINICAN UNIT REGISTRATION FORMS:

Year 1/ECO Dominican Unit Registration

Year 2 Dominican Unit Registration

New Mentor Dominican Unit Registration

Returning Mentor Dominican Unit Registration

Experienced Mentor Dominican Unit Registration

2024-2025 District Induction Leadership Team Liaisons

The 2024 California Standards for the Teaching Profession were adopted in April 2024.  The Continuum of Teaching Practice has yet to be released as of 10/8/24.

2024 CA Standards for the Teaching Profession

Per PSA 24-06 (6/1/2024), all Teacher Induction Programs must be fully aligned with the 2024 CSTPs no later than the 2026-2027 school year. Transition to the 2024 CSTPs will take place prior to the 2026-2027 school year, as teachers "must be allowed to complete their program using the version of the CSTP that was in place when they began their teacher induction experience. These candidates should not be required to change to the 2024 CSTP mid-program. "

PSA-24-06

North Coast School of Education

Association of California School Administrators Induction