Teacher Induction

Overview

In partnership with the Center of Teacher Innovation (Riverside County Office of Education), BATTI offers an expedited one-year program to clear a multiple-subject credential. This program serves new teachers in the first five years since receiving their credential, who are not receiving mentorship through public schools.

Program Details

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Reflective Coach

BATTI Induction candidates choose to either match with an experienced BATTI Supervisor (many times the same person they worked with through the credential and Master's!) OR partner with a supervisor from their current school site. Supervisors act as reflective coaches through the induction process. 

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Weekly Check-ins

Induction candidates meet virtually with their Reflective Coach on a weekly basis. In these meetings, candidates and coaches talk through their inquiry cycles and address curricular and student needs.

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Classroom Observations

Reflective coaches visit their candidates three times throughout the year for classroom observations. These can be conducted in-person or virtually. These classroom observations create periodic opportunities for the coach to see the candidate in action. Through pre and post-observation conversations, the three observation cycles provide space for meaningful conversation and support.

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Differentiated Work

Each candidate determines their learning trajectory in the four inquiry cycles they select for the year. There is no prescribed path. Areas of focus are entirely based on the goals each candidate identifies for themself and the self-identified areas for growth and development.

Steps to Enroll

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Step One

Watch our informational video to learn more about the BATTI/CTI induction program and the year’s timeline and expectations

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Step Two

After watching the video, if you are still interested in moving forward with induction for fall, fill out the BATTI intake form

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Step Three

Match with a Reflective Coach - either a BATTI Supervisor or an onsite coach from your school

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Step Four

Talk to your school about how they might financially support you with the cost of the program

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Step Five

Submit a letter of verification from a school administrator, attesting to your level of experience and qualification into the Early Completion Option (one-year instead of traditional two)

Teacher Induction Testimonials

  • "It was great to have a coach from my own school. We were able to have meaningful discussions about education in general and issues raised specifically on our campus. As a newer teacher at this school, it was especially helpful to develop a strong friendship with another teacher/administrator."

    MacKenzie Campbell, BATTI induction candidate 20-21

  • "By far the greatest strength of the program for me is its flexibility. I have been able to customize each inquiry (action research) to what works for my classroom. Each cycle or work has allowed me to dig in deeper, to think and rethink, and continue to question why I adhere to certain norms and routines in my classroom."

    Priti Hulse, BATTI induction candidate 19-20, BATTI credential/Master’s Cohort 15

  • "The conversations with my Reflective Coach were so helpful. I trust Hillery so much. She knows me so well. She is so generous with her knowledge, connections and resources. She is a helpful brainstormer and problem solver."

    Tori Ulrich, BATTI induction candidate 19-20, BATTI credential/Master’s Cohort 16

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