SC/SVNTP Vision: The Santa Cruz/Silicon Valley New Teacher Project (SC/SVNTP) believes in providing equitable education for each student by developing culturally responsive antiracist teachers who focus on student outcomes
Site Administrators Play A Critical Role In New Teacher Success
Our common goal is to ensure every student has an excellent teacher every year. In order to accomplish this goal, we need to work together to develop systems of support for new teachers that will help them grow quickly, stay in teaching, and become the kind of excellent educators all of their students deserve.
As depicted in the graphic to the left, this system of support includes the strong and supportive relationship between mentor and new teacher, between the new teacher and the site administrator, and between the mentor and the site administrator. When these relationships are situated in a positive school climate that values ongoing learning, genuine collaboration, and a focus on positive outcomes for all, the positive impact is multiplied.
the Adopted California Standards for The Teaching Profession And Individual Learning Plans
At the Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) meeting in April 2024, the Commission adopted the 2024 California Standards for the Teaching Profession (CSTP).
Program Sponsor Alert (PSA-24-06) explains the process for the revision of the CSTP and provides guidance for Induction programs in transitioning to these adopted standards.
The SC/SVNTP is transitioning to the adopted standards this fall. As noted in PSA-24-06, whenever any transition to new standards occurs, candidates must be allowed to complete their program using the version of the standards that were in place when they began their program. Therefore, teachers continuing with SC/SVNTP have the choice of setting goals and reflecting on growth in the adopted standards, or the 2009 CSTP. All teachers enrolled with SC/SVNTP will be introduced to and begin exploring the current standards in Orientation or Launch. Mentors will continue to investigate both sets of standards with their induction teachers and support them in identifying the standards for which they will set their professional goals.
*Individual Learning Plan (ILP) As described in the California Induction Standards, the ILP is developed in consultation with the Site Administrator within the first 60 days of enrollment in the program solely for the purposes of formative development not evaluation. Site Administrators need to work closely with mentors to provide input into the development of an ILP for each new teacher. Such input may include sharing district/site goals as well as insights on the strengths and needs of the new teacher. The ILP is revisited and revised in January and again in May to ensure continued growth towards goals.
*The continua for the 2024 Adopted CSTP are in development. Check back here or with your Induction Administrator who attends Steering Committee for updates.
Steering Committee
The purpose of Steering Committee is to provide regular opportunities for leaders in our consortium to learn from one another, seek ways to further align Induction with other district/school initiatives, ensure appropriate resourcing, share ideas and guide the work of the Santa Cruz/Silicon Valley New Teacher Project.
This page contains materials and resources for members of the SC/SVNTP Steering Committee. Items for the most recent meeting are at the top. If you have questions, please contact SC/SVNTP Senior Director Melissa Roberts (San Benito County & Santa Cruz County) or Candace McIsaac (Contra Costa County, San Mateo County, & Santa Clara County).
SC/SVNTP Steering Committee Dates
All meetings are 8:30am- 10:00am via Zoom
- Monday, September 23rd
- Notetaker
- Monday, December 16th
- Notetaker
- Friday, February 28th
- Notetaker
- Friday, April 25th
- Notetaker
Communicate, Connect & Collaborate
Learn more in the Site Administrator Handbook below
SC/SVNTP Administrator Handbook
We acknowledge and appreciate the critical role administrators play with all teachers, especially with teachers new to our profession. We ask that Site Administrators review these agreements and information in the Handbook to understand your role in the Induction of new teachers.
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Questions? Ask the mentor assigned to your school, your district representatives, or contact SC/SVNTP Directors, Melissa Roberts and Candace McIsaac
It is the policy of the SC/SVNTP, as part of the Santa Cruz County Office of Education, to ensure equal opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. The Santa Cruz County Office of Education has Administrative Regulation and Superintendents Policies that each involve nondiscrimination in employment.