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How it Works:
Step 1
Complete Your Induction Training with Kings County Office of Education.
Step 2
Submit Proof of Completion.
Step 3
Earn Graduate-Level Credit from University of the Pacific -- Benerd College.
Earn Graduate-Level Professional Development Credit with University of the Pacific -- Benerd College & Kings County Office of Education.
University of the Pacific/Benerd College is pleased to offer up to 3 graduate-level semester credits (per year) for completing the Kings County Office of Education New Teacher Induction Program. This unique offering is available to all current (ongoing) and past Teacher Induction candidates, ECO candidates and mentors. Graduate-level professional development credit is not part of a degree program at Pacific but can be transferred at the discretion of your institution for salary advancement and state licensing requirements. Candidates seeking credit for such purposes are advised to check with the appropriate agencies and gain approval prior to registering.
Kings County Office of Education Induction Staff will verify your completion on either your Induction program, Mentor training, or Early Completion Option, upon your registration. No further documentation is required after registering for your courses. KCOE will validate the hours completed in your Induction Program. If for any reason there is an issue with your course registration(s), our team will reach out to provide you with an update and assistance.
How many credits can you earn?
Induction Candidates: Year 1 (3 credits)
Induction Candidates: Year 2 (3 credits)
Induction Mentors: Year 1 (3 credits)
Induction Mentors: Year 2 (3 credits)
Early Completion Option: Year 1 (3 credits)
LaVonne Chastain
KCOE New Teacher Induction Director
Phone: 559-589-7085
Summer Headley
Coordinator
Phone: 559-589-7023
- Pay only $50 per semester credit.
- For Teacher Candidates, Support Providers, Mentors, & ECO Candidates.
- Enrollment open year round for current and past Induction Candidates.
- Earn an official transcript from University of the Pacific/Benerd College.
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Course Number | Course Title | Program Year | Credits | Tuition Fee | Enrollment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
EDUP 9391 | Teacher Induction 1 | Year 1 | 3 | $150 | Year Round |
EDUP 9392 | Teacher Induction 2 | Year 2 | 3 | $150 | Year Round |
Course Number | Course Title | Program Year | Credits | Tuition Fee | Enrollment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
EDUP 9393 | Induction Mentor 1 | Year 1 | 3 | $150 | Year Round |
EDUP 9394 | Induction Mentor 2 | Year 2 | 3 | $150 | Year Round |
Course Number | Course Title | Program Year | Credits | Tuition Fee | Enrollment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
EDUP 9105 | Early Completion Option | Year 1 | 3 | $150 | Year Round |
What’s Next?
Upon registering and submitting all required documentation for your Induction Program, you will receive a confirmation email from our professional development office. No further documentation is required. Once your documentation and payment has been reviewed, approved and processed, you will be assigned a “Passing (P)” letter grade for your Induction courses.
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