The ICOE Administrator Induction program is a two-year, individualized, job-embedded system of coaching, assessment and professional learning. Our goal is to develop reflective practitioners through the opportunities we provide within our Induction Program. Reflective practitioners are autonomous, know how to measure their own learning, set goals and objectives, are engaged in continuous cycles of improvement and take feedback well. The three main areas in which we do this are: Individualized Coaching: Participating candidates are matched with a highly effective administrator who serves as their coach for two years. Professional Learning: Guided by a candidate's Individual Induction Plan (IIP), they engage in individualized professional development opportunities with a focus on developing as a leader. Formative Assessment-Based Growth: Participating candidates engage in continuous cycles of improvement (Plan-Do-Study-Act) to determine effective practices for meeting the diverse needs of their student population. Their growth is measured along a continuum using the California Professional Standards for Educational Leaders (CPSEL) as a guide.

Our goal is to develop reflective leaders who promote the success of all students by*:

• facilitating the development and implementation of a shared vision of learning and growth of all students.
• shaping a collaborative culture of teaching and learning informed by professional standards and focused on student and professional growth.
• managing the organization to cultivate a safe and productive learning and working environment.
• facilitating safe, fair, and respectful environments that meet the intellectual, linguistic, cultural, social-emotional, and physical needs of each learner.
• collaborating with families and other stakeholders to address diverse student and community interests and mobilize community resources.
• making decisions, modeling, and behaving in ways that demonstrate professionalism, ethics, integrity, justice, and equity and hold staff to the same standards
• influencing political, social, economic, legal and cultural contexts affecting education to improve education policies and practices.

*From the California Professional Standards for Educational Leaders (CPSEL)

Once enrolled into the program, candidates are supported based on the context of their leadership role throughout their two-year journey.  We provide support through:

Individualized Coaching: Participating candidates are matched with a highly effective administrator who serves as their coach for two years.  

Professional Learning: Supporting candidates to identify and take part in professional learning tied to the California Professional Standards for Educational Leaders (CPSELs) and connected to their Individual Induction Plan (IIP

Formative Assessment-based Growth: Participating candidates engage in continuous cycles of improvement to determine effective practices for meeting the diverse needs of their student population.

Admittance Requirements:
Program admittance is determined during the employee’s intake meeting with the district credentials analyst. The credentials analyst will confirm the following:

• Candidate holds a Certificate of Eligibility or Preliminary Administrative Services credential
• Candidate is a district certificated employee in an administrative role

• Participate in a two-year learning journey within the program.
• Attend an Administrative Induction Enrollment meeting (outlining the components of the program)
• Attend required program delivery meetings - Candidate Learning Network Roundtables Meetings
• Meet with assigned Induction coach for a minimum of 40 hours per year for support with developing leadership competencies
• Design and implement an Individual Improvement Plan (IIP)
• Complete 20 hours of professional learning related to your IIP each program year. The program will facilitate professional learning via:
  • Candidate Learning Network Round Tables (9 hrs) are required professional development 
  • CPSEL Power Hours (Optional PDs) connected to the CPSEL areas
    
• Formative Self-Assess three times annually on your growth in designated CPSELs (Initial/Mid/End of year)
• Plan and execute 2-4 inquiry projects during the two-year program to demonstrate growth along the Professional Leadership continuum.
• Submit "Evidence of Leadership Growth and Practice" in the form of program tools, artifacts and observations via online digital portfolio
• Prepare and present "Evidence of Leadership Growth and Practice" in front of an exit interview panel composed of various stakeholders
• Upon completion of the program candidates must submit a verification letter confirming two years of successful experience in a full-time administrative position

The program's foundational elements include:

• Use of the CPSELs as a roadmap for professional growth
• Strong, trusting relationship between Candidate and Coach
• Engaging in cycles of improvement through inquiry
• Reflection on leadership practice (reflective conversations)
• Collaboration with colleagues

*Once a candidate has completed 2 years of successful experience in a full-time administrative position and has fulfilled all program requirements, the district will make a recommendation for the candidate to receive a Clear Administrative Service credential to the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC)

• One-on-one support from an experienced administrator
• Peer networking opportunities
• The emphasis on California Professional Standards for Educational Leaders will support leaders in preparation for district evaluation criteria.
• Professional Development opportunities (3 seminars annually) related directly to CPSELs
• Provide reflective opportunities to build your leadership practices which will benefit you and the students you serve.

If you are interested in the ICOE CASC Program, please complete this form.

Thank you.