Induction FAQs

• The MDUSD Teacher Induction Program (TISP) is a state-accredited two-year program that offers teachers with CA Preliminary Credentials the opportunity to obtain a Clear Credential. 
• TISP is designed to provide a two-year, individualized, job-embedded system of mentoring, support and professional learning that begins in the teacher’s first year of teaching on a California Preliminary Credential.
• Eligible candidates will be provided with personalized support from an experienced and highly qualified TISP Mentor.

• Most teachers enroll in TISP during our annual Orientation event, held in late August or early September of each school year. See our Events and Professional Development Opportunities page for the next TISP Orientation date.
• If you are hired after this date or cannot attend, please contact the MDUSD Teacher Induction and Support Program Coordinator to schedule a private orientation.

• Upon completion of all program requirements, the MDUSD Teacher Induction Program will send a verification of completion to your MDUSD credential analyst.
• Your credential analyst is assigned based upon your school site; see "Credentialing/Salary Placement/ Transcripts/Units/Current VOE" under the "Certificated" heading on the MDUSD Human Resources Contact page to look up your credential analyst.
• Credential analysts recommend eligible Participating Teachers to the Commission on Teacher Credentialing  (CTC) for a California Clear credential upon the completion.

• The program identifies and assigns a mentor to each participating teacher within the first 30 days of enrollment in the program. 
• Your TISP Mentor will contact you by district email. 
• If you haven't heard from your TISP Mentor, please contact the MDUSD Teacher Induction Program Coordinator.

• Our team of mentors are experienced and highly qualified educators who are fully released from the classroom to best meet your individual needs.
• Mentors receive on-going training in how to best support participating teachers, both in mentoring and in curriculum and site and district initiatives. 
• The program identifies and assigns a mentor to each participating teacher, matching the mentor and participating teacher according to credentials held, grade level and/or subject area, as appropriate to the participant’s employment.
• Your mentor will be assigned within 30 days of your enrollment in TISP.

• MDUSD pays all costs for all participating teachers employed by MDUSD.

• The program is intended to be a two-year program, completed in the first two years of teaching. 
• There is an Early Completion Option (ECO) for "experienced and exceptional" candidates who meet the program's established criteria. For more information about ECO, please see the Program Sequence by Pathway page.

MDUSD TISP is designed to support teachers who hold California Preliminary Credentials. If you do not yet possess a Preliminary Credential, please review the Roadmap to Teaching from the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing and check out available Employment Opportunities from the MDUSD Human Resources department. We look forward to working with you in the future!