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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.

 

Map of Counties Served by the IMPACT Program


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
Click on the dates below to register for an Information Meeting
*Note: Only the blue dates are open for registration

Wed., July 30, 2025          Wed., January 21, 2026
Wed., August 27, 2025          Wed., February 18, 2026
Wed., September 10, 2025          Thurs., March 12, 2026
Wed., October 22, 2025          Wed., April 22, 2026
Wed., November 19, 2025          Wed., May 20, 2026
Wed., December 10, 2025          Wed., June 10, 2026


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