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District outlines two-year teacher induction program, partnership and costs
Summary
District officials described the two-year Teacher Induction Program (TIP) run with SCOE oversight, reporting 15 new teachers this year, mentor numbers, and an estimated $30,000 program cost funded largely by Title II.
District staff presented details of the Eureka Union School District’s two-year Teacher Induction Program, describing how the program supports new teachers, the district’s partnership with SCOE, and the program’s funding.
Chief academic staff and program co-presenter Sarah Cosentino said the induction program (TIP) is required for new teachers to clear a preliminary credential and focuses on coaching, observation, individualized learning plans and professional development over two years. "The first year is really establishing classroom management skills… year two you're delving a little bit deeper and going into inquiry and innovation," Cosentino said.
Doctor Myers (presentation lead) and Cosentino said the district now has 15 new teachers enrolled in TIP for 2025–26 and 16 mentors assigned; in prior years the numbers were smaller (six to seven new teachers in earlier years). SCOE provides program oversight, mentor training and credential recommendation support. Cosentino said the district aims to match mentors by site, grade level and subject when possible, and conducts triad meetings (teacher, mentor, principal) and end-of-year presentations by candidates.
Cost and funding: staff said the SCOE partnership runs about $30,000 for the year — roughly $2,000 per new teacher — and that the district covers mentor stipends, substitute coverage and mileage from multiple funding sources. Presenters said Title II funds contribute to TIP; another local source (referred to as “EVE”) has been exhausted and will not be available next year. On stipends, one staff member said the schedule is "based off of $45 an hour" with tiered hours, and described mentor pay tiers during discussion.
Board members asked about definitions of “new” (new to teaching vs. new to district) and whether the district tracks retention; presenters said "new" can mean new to the profession, newly credentialed or new to the district or state, and that the district tracks retention and generally retains new teachers but had a small number not continue for various reasons.
Why it matters: staff said TIP improves teacher retention, contributes to student academic growth and supports positive school climate by providing just-in-time coaching and non-evaluative support.
