SPED 628EC: INDUCT EC

California State University, Northridge

Prerequisites: A Preliminary Education Specialist Credential in Early Childhood Special Education (EC); Admission to the Teacher Induction Education Specialist Credential program; Verification of employment as a special education teacher in the area for which the candidate is authorized (EC). The Teacher Induction Education Specialist Credential program is a 2-year, individualized, job-embedded system of mentoring, support, and professional development beginning in the candidates¿ first year of teaching. Candidates complete a 14-unit program spanned over a 2-year period*. The program consists of 4 induction courses and 2 pedagogy courses. Candidates complete 6 units (induction plus one pedagogy course) in semesters one and four; and 1 unit (induction courses) in semesters two and three. SPED 628 (EC/DHH/MM/MS) is taken the first semester of the program. This course is designed to facilitate beginning teachers¿ transition from teacher preparation to induction. In collaboration with the university instructor and the onsite mentor, the candidate develops an Individualized Learning Plan (ILP) which consists of professional development goals with a plan on how to meet these goals. A major focus of the induction program is for candidates to receive support to facilitate and encourage professional growth. As such, candidates will receive a minimum of 1 hour per week of support throughout the life of the program through individual meetings, classroom observations, discussion boards, and course assignments. * A one-year early completer option is available under special circumstances. Individuals combining the induction program with the MA program do not take the 1-unit courses. Contact an advisor for more information.