New Teacher Support/Induction

Teacher Induction

LBUSD’s Teacher Induction Program provides a two-year individualized, job-embedded system of mentoring, support, and professional learning that begins in the teacher’s first year of contracted teaching.

The Induction experience supports the growth and development of its candidates by building on the knowledge and skills gained during their Preliminary Preparation program. Each candidate creates an Individualized Learning Plan (ILP)  through which they establish professional goals based on the California Standards for the Teaching Profession (CSTP).

Long Beach Unified School District supports beginning teachers with the following preliminary credentials:

• Preliminary Multiple Subject
• Preliminary Single Subject
• Preliminary Education Specialist- Mild/Moderate
• Preliminary Education Specialist- Moderate/Severe

Mission

Supporting new teachers as they develop enduring professional skills that ensure excellence, equity, and inclusion for every student every day. 

Vision

To enhance excellence, equity, and inclusion by improving our teacher candidates' professional practice, strengthening instruction and reflection, supporting teacher retention, and fostering global citizenship among students and the broader community.