Trailhead
The Newsletter for SUHSD Teacher Induction
December 2016
SUHSD Teacher Induction links beginning teachers with experienced colleagues to ensure student success
As of this month, our program serves a growing number of participants:
- 247 Induction Candidates in all content areas at nearly all SUHSD school sites
- 64 Induction Mentors representing all content areas at nearly all sites


Our Goal: Quality First Instruction

SUHSD Induction Canvas Course Evidences Effective Instruction on an Ongoing Basis

Candidates and Mentors Collaborate to Document Proficiency in the California Standards for the Teaching Profession (CSTPs)
Second Quarter CSTP-related assignments include
- one observation of a colleague
- one observation by a colleague
- one lesson plan
- one unit plan
- one set of formative assessment artifacts (task/prompt, scoring guide/rubric, anchor papers)
- a description of a selected focus student
- a diagram of student grouping with rationale
- participation in a threaded discussion regarding the challenge of balancing protection of free speech and safety in the classroom
Additionally, Candidates generate an Individual Learning Plan (ILP) to aid in personalized learning.


Semester One Round Table Events Provide Opportunities to Reflect on Growth
Candidates and Mentors choose between two dates:
Monday, December 12, 2016 (ELH Theater and breakout rooms)
Tuesday, December 13, 2016 (CVH Theater and breakout rooms)
Q2 Candidate Seminar Provides Opportunity to Prepare for Round Table Events
Monday, November 14 (ELH Theater and breakout rooms)
Tuesday, November 15 (CVH Theater and breakout rooms)


Induction Mentors and Candidates Participate in Collaborative Learning Walks
Mentors organize teams of teachers to visit subject-alike classrooms
Melanie Villanueva led teams of middle school and high school science teachers; Valerie Ruiz led walks for Education Specialists. Aly Martinez led teachers of bilingual math.
Candidate Natalie Cruz's students research electricity and magnetism | Candidate Caitlin Julian's students participate in chemical equations relay race | Candidate Veronica Munoz's student annotates text in preparation for Performance Task |
Do you have a Learning Walk planned at your site?
If you have planned a Learning Walk and would be open to including colleagues from another department/site, share your information with the Induction office by emailing Katrine Czajkowski or Doreen San Nicolas.
California Standards for the Teaching Profession (CSTPs)


Reference prior issues of Trailhead as well as all Mentor and Candidate Workshop Materials

Enroll in SUHSD Induction Enroll via "Interest List" linked here. Note: you must be logged on to your SUHSD Google Drive account first. | SUHSD Induction Canvas Course Click here to access the course. | Quarterly UCSD Extension Course The registration deadline for Q2 was 10/10. Registration for Q3 will be open in January, 2017. |
Enroll in SUHSD Induction
Enroll via "Interest List" linked here. Note: you must be logged on to your SUHSD Google Drive account first.
SUHSD Induction Leadership Team
Katrine Czajkowski - Program Manager, Induction
Courtney Kleffman - Induction Mentor (ELA, H/SS)
John Patel - Induction Mentor (H/SS, ELA)
Aly Martinez - Induction Mentor (math, science)