Certification Glossary

Each induction program provides comprehensive, extended preparation and professional development for participating teachers designed to support their attainment of the California Standards for the Teaching Profession (CSTP) in relation to the State-adopted academic content standards and performance levels for students and state-adopted curriculum frameworks. Professional growth is guided by the development and implementation of an annual Individual Induction Plan (IIP) and documented in the participants' professional teaching credential application. The IIP includes professional growth goals, outlines specific strategies for achieving those goals, including professional development activities and/or university courses; documents the participating teacher's progress in meeting the goals; and is monitored and revised at specified intervals as additional needs are identified.