TV/TIP - FAQ's
What is TV/TIP?
TriValley Teacher Induction Project (TV/TIP) is a consortium including Dublin, Livermore Valley Joint, Pleasanton Unified, Sunol Glen, and Castro Valley School districts. Participating teachers in the Induction Program experience enhanced professional growth and development building upon their teacher preparation program by participating in a rich and thoughtful induction process. Participating Teachers engage in reflective conversations with experienced Coaches and chart their own progress through the continuum of skills, knowledge, and abilities aligned to the California Standards for the Teaching Profession and State adopted academic student content standards.
What are the benefits of being in TV/TIP?
TVTIP Benefits include:
- Collaboration with highly qualified teacher leader Coach
- Fulfillment of Induction requirements for a Clear Credential
- Opportunity to attend professional development workshops
- Opportunity to earn College Credit
- Advancement of instructional practices and assessment strategies
Who is eligible to participate in TV/TIP?
A teacher participates in the Induction Program if he or she:
- Holds a Preliminary or Clear Credential and is in the first or second year of teaching.
- Holds a Preliminary Credential and is required to participate in an approved induction program as stated on the credential.
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- Has completed a teaching internship and has applied for, or has received a Preliminary Credential.
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- Has completed a professional teacher preparation program and student teaching and holds an emergency permit because the teacher has not yet completed Subject Matter Competence and/or RICA (Reading Instructional Competence Assessment)
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- Has completed a teacher preparation program out-of-state, is entering teaching in California Public Schools with 2 years or fewer of public school experience and has been granted a Preliminary Credential with a requirement to participate in an approved induction program in order to receive a Clear credential.