The Induction Thymes

Tuesday, January 21st and 28th:

• Quarter 3 Induction PD Meetings
  
• Candidates and Mentors, thank you to all who responded to the interest form to help us decide which breakout sessions to offer.
• We will send an email when we return from break (January 2025). We will be using Sched to sign up for the content and strategy sessions of your choice.
• Here's a link to our PD Schedule for the 24-25 school year.

ILP Review #1 will be focused on the following parts of your ILP:

• Title Page
• INSERT a picture in the space provided at the top-right of the first page.
• Mentorship Accountability Log (MAL)
• HYPERLINK the MAL Google Sheet
• SUBMIT the signed PDF to the appropriate Google Form on website. (Mentors do this.)
• Inquiry Cycle #1, Part 1: Classroom Context
• Complete Teacher Identification
• Respond to Questions #1-12
• Inquiry Cycle #1, Part 2: CSTPs and Goal-Setting
  
• Respond to Questions #1-7
• Inquiry Cycle #1, Part 3: Triad Meetings
• Link the Triad Meeting Agenda in #1
• Respond to Question #2
• Inquiry Cycle #1, Part 4: Professional Learning
• Complete Candidate Observation Form and Entry
• Complete Mentor Observation Form and Entry
• Complete two additional professional learning experience entries with linked evidence
• NOTE: If you're still in need of a professional learning experience, check out these ARTICLES from Kagan Online.
• Inquiry Cycle #1, Part 5: Action and Analysis
• Complete one entry that includes video evidence (2-4 minutes in lengths with teacher instruction and student learning)
• Complete four additional action steps with linked evidence and analysis
• Inquiry Cycle #1, Part 6: Reflection
• Respond to Questions #1-3
• Inquiry Cycle #1, Part 7: Just-in-Time Support
• Complete four just-in-time support reflections.
• Inquiry Cycle #1, Part 8: Mentor Verification
• Confirm that your mentor has reviewed your ILP, provided feedback, and signed prior to submitting the document
• PLEASE REMEMBER TO CHECK ALL LINKS TO CONFIRM THAT YOUR LEADERSHIP TEAM HAS ACCESS TO THE LINKED EVIDENCE!

You may view ILP Rubric to guide completion of the ILP and the Sample ILP to see an example of how to respond to each section's prompt.

October 15th and 22nd

Click the hyperlink or image below to review our 24-25 Q2 Induction PD Slides!

Review the UCSD Extension Flier to apply for In-Service Course Credit! Please be sure to enroll in Quarter 2 if you are applying for the first time for Quarter 2 and enroll in Quarter 6 if you applied this time last year. This process is voluntary and will allow you to earn credits for Induction, submit your UCSD Transcript to HR, and increase your position on our Salary Schedule.

Course and Section ID:

• SUHSD Induction Quarter 2: 188089
  
• SUHSD Induction Quarter 6: 188090

Credit: 1.5 quarter units*

Fee: $49.50

Instructor: Emily Jimenez

Enrollment Deadline: January 3, 2025

Online Enrollment Instructions:

1. Visit: http://extension.ucsd.edu/

2. Click shopping cart icon on top right corner

3. Login or Create a MyExtension student account

4. Enter 188089 (Year 1) OR 188090 (Year 2) in the first ‘Section ID’ field

5. Select ‘Pass/No Pass’ grade option

6. Click the Continue button and complete your enrollment

Please contact Andrew Koppert with any questions. Transcripts verifying your course credits can be requested online after January 10th. To request a transcript, please visit: https://extension.ucsd.edu/student-resources/transcripts. These must be submitted directly from UCSD via email or hard copy to Celeste Reyes in SUHSD Human Resources.

We're excited to announce our office hours for all Induction Candidates and Mentors! Please see the document for dates and times for the remainder of the school year! Be sure to RSVP using the link at the top of the Google Doc. Zoom Office Hours will only occur if there is an RSVP. Also, the Zoom link for each date is listed in the right hand column.

We are excited to share some resources that you could use for SEL instruction this week as we get closer to Thanksgiving Break!

• Gratitude Handouts (pdf templates) for use with Kami (provided by Ms. Luchau, ELD TOSA)
• Letter of Appreciation Activity: "Write it Forward" and Gratitude Journal (provided by Kalie Espinoza)
• Gratitude: A Powerful Tool for Your Classroom (Edutopia article) (provided by Shiela Fernandez)

We are so incredibly appreciative of all you do for your students and in the Teacher Induction Program. Thank you for your effort and dedication! We wish you a wonderful Thanksgiving Break!

Lots of Love,

TIP Leadership Team: Emily, Chloe, Kalie, and Shiela

Emily Jimenez, Program Manager of Professional Growth

Email: emily.jimenez@sweetwaterschools.org

Phone: (619) 600-3363

Chloe Bunten, Administrative Assistant of Professional Growth

Email: chloe.bunten@sweetwaterschools.org

Phone: (619) 600-3314

Kalie Espinoza, Teacher on Special Assignment for Induction

Email: kalie.espinoza@sweetwaterschools.org

Phone: (619) 600-3367

Shiela Fernandez, Teacher on Special Assignment for Induction

Email: shiela.fernandez@sweetwaterschools.org

Phone: (619) 600-3368

Website: SUHSD Teacher Induction Google Site
Location: 680 L Street, Suite C, Chula Vista, CA, USA