Saddleback Valley
Unified School District

Welcome New Teachers!

Saddleback Valley Unified School District (SVUSD) is the sponsor of the SVUSD Induction Program. Through the development and implementation of this comprehensive teacher induction program, SVUSD demonstrates a commitment to the preparation of highly qualified teachers.

SVUSD Induction is a two-year, individualized, job-embedded system of mentoring, support and professional learning that begins in the teacher’s first year of teaching as approved by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.  The program is focused on the key components of individualized learning and robust mentoring.

SVUSD Induction Brochure

Who should enroll in the program?

Teachers employed by SVUSD, with a 40% or higher teaching assignment, who hold a preliminary California Teaching Credential General Education (Multiple Subject or Single Subject) and/or Education Specialist (Mild/Moderate, Moderate/Severe, Early Childhood Special Education) wishing to apply for a California Clear Teaching Credential. To enroll in the program, use the form linked below (Candidate MOU Embedded)!

Enrollment Application

Enrollment Windows

• Enrollment Window for completing a Full Year of Induction
  • Enrollment Opens on the first day of the school year and closes on 9/30. 

• Enrollment Window for completing a Half Year of Induction
  • Only for candidates who are hired after 9/30 or at the start of the new semester. Enrollment opens on the first day back from Winter Recess and closes on January 31. 
  • Note: While candidates may opt to complete half a year of induction, they may also choose to defer their enrollment until the following year. In this case, the candidate will complete the decline to enroll form and it is the candidates responsibility to keep track of when their preliminary credential is set to expire.

Induction Completion Requirements

Each candidate must successfully complete 2 years* of induction by meeting the deadlines and requirements set for each year. Successful completion of each year of induction requires candidates demonstrating growth in the CSTPs. This primarily done through two cycles of inquiry per year that are each centered on professional growth goals identified and developed by each candidate.  Each candidate's growth is supported by weekly meetings with their induction mentor along with monthly induction meetings. Completion requirements are also outlined in the MOU that each candidate signs at the beginning of each induction year. 

Candidate MOU 

Summary of Main Completion Requirements: 

1. Complete an Individual Learning Plan (ILP) based on individual needs and all necessary supporting documents to demonstrate professional growth along the Continuum of Teaching Practices. 

2. Meet weekly for a minimum of not less than 1 hour with mentor for individualized support. 

3. Attend all required induction meetings. 

*An Early Completion Option is offered for experienced & exceptional candidates. For more information about this option, refer to the ECO page.  

Detailed Information about our Program can be found in our Handbook: 

SVUSD New Teacher Induction Handbook

Induction Grievance Process