Teacher Induction Program
Purpose
The mission of TCOE's Teacher Induction Program (TCTIP) is to provide first- and second-year teachers with a successful transition into the classroom by providing guidance and support with self-assessment and reflection of professional practice, so that the candidate grows and improves in their abilities to effectively meet the academic and social-emotional needs of all students.
Vision
TCTIP’s vision is to facilitate opportunities for novice teachers to discover and develop their unique strengths and passions, nurturing a generation of highly expert teachers who lead with purpose, collaborate with intent, and adapt with insight. We believe that when teachers grow, students thrive.
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What is the Teacher Induction Program?
The Tulare County Office of Education’s Teacher Induction Program (TCTIP) supports first- and second-year teachers through mentorship, reflection, and guided professional growth to strengthen classroom practice and meet students’ academic and social-emotional needs; it pairs candidates with experienced mentors, offers an Early Completion Option for qualified teachers to finish in less than two years, and is coordinated through district HR for enrollment, all guided by a vision of developing effective, purpose-driven educators who help students thrive.
Teacher Induction Program Candidate Eligibility and Enrollment
District human resource representatives will enroll eligible candidates in Induction. Candidates are invited to contact their district for more information regarding enrollment. Learn more about the candidate eligibility requirements.
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Mentor Eligibility
The mentor role is the heart of the induction program, supporting candidates in developing enduring professional skills through ongoing reflection on growth, targeted feedback, and just‑in‑time support as needs arise. Learn more about mentor eligibility.
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Early Completion Option
Qualified candidates may request to complete TCTIP through the Early Completion Option (ECO) Pathway. First-year candidates will be informed of the TCTIP's ECO Pathway through the ECO Information Meeting and by reviewing TCTIP’s ECO Policy, which is located in the TCTIP Handbook. If minimum requirements are met in the first year of the traditional teacher induction program, the candidate may apply to be considered for ECO at the conclusion of that year. The ECO Pathway includes a rigorous application and assignment process. If approved, ECO candidates may complete induction in less than two years. Only experienced and exceptional candidates will be approved.
For more information, contact induction@tcoe.org.
Induction Staff
Michelle French, Program Manager
michelle.french@tcoe.org
Natalie Manfredo, Program Specialist
natalie.manfredo@tcoe.org
Jose Covarrubias, Senior Recruitment Specialist
jose.covarrubias@tcoe.org.
To reach TCTIP 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.