Purpose
IMPACT is approved by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing to deliver services under the Tulare County Office of Education’s New Teacher & Leadership Development (NTLD). Throughout the two-year program, interns are supported by program-assigned, practicum supervisors and district-assigned, on-site mentors. This comprehensive approach to teacher preparation engages interns in a rigorous teacher-training program, along with providing district-specific professional learning opportunities.
Vision
The vision of the IMPACT Intern Program is to inspire a community of teachers to create learning environments where every student's voice is valued, dreams are empowered, unique talents are cultivated, and full potential is revealed.
Areas served by the IMPACT Program
IMPACT partners with most districts in Tulare, Kings, and Fresno Counties. Districts in Kern County may be considered. Contact a program manager to learn which districts partner with the IMPACT Program.
STEP #1
2025-2026 IMPACT Program Information Meeting Dates
Click on the flyer below to register for an Information Meeting
STEP #2
2025-2026 IMPACT Program Advisement Meeting Dates
To attend an Advisement Meeting, sign up to attend an Information Meeting first.
| Thurs., January 15, 2026 | Wed., June 17, 2026 |
| Tues., February 24, 2026 | |
| Thurs., March 26, 2026 | |
| Thurs., April 16, 2026 | |
| Thurs., May 14, 2026 |
IMPACT Staff
Courtney Kirchman, Program Manager
courtney.kirchman@tcoe.org
Vang Thao, Program Manager
vang.thao@tcoe.org
Tara Tobin, Recruitment Analyst
tara.tobin@tcoe.org
Perla Arredondo, Recruitment Analyst
perla.arredondo@tcoe.org
Gabbi Barnes, Recruitment Analyst
gabbi.barnes@tcoe.org
To reach IMPACT staff by phone, please call (559) 624-1035
Non-Discrimination Policy
TCOE’s Educator Preparation Programs do not discriminate against or permit harassment of any applicant on the basis of the person’s actual or perceived race, religious creed, color, national origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, or sexual orientation.