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 Statement
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.
2025-2026 IMPACT Program Information Meeting Dates
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2025-2026 IMPACT Program Advisement Meeting Dates
To attend an Advisement Meeting, sign up to attend an Information Meeting first.
| Thurs., August 21, 2025 | |
| Thurs., September 18, 2025 | |
| Thurs., October 16, 2025 | |
| Thurs., November 13, 2025 | |
| Thurs., December 11, 2025 |
IMPACT Staff
Courtney Kirchman, General Education Program Manager
courtney.kirchman@tcoe.org
Tara Tobin, Recruitment Analyst
tara.tobin@tcoe.org
Perla Arredondo, Recruitment Analyst
perla.arredondo@tcoe.org
Vang Thao, Education Specialist Program Manager
vang.thao@tcoe.org
Gabbi Barnes, Recruitment Analyst
gabbi.barnes@tcoe.org
IMPACT Program contact information
To reach IMPACT staff by phone, please case (559) 624-1035