​Welcome to CJUHSD Induction!

The Chaffey Joint Union High School District (CJUHSD) is proud to offer a two-year, individualized, job-embedded system of mentoring, support and professional learning for all new teachers to our District in their first and second year of teaching. 

The CJUHSD Induction Program is a second tier of preparation that builds upon the knowledge and skills gained during the Preliminary Preparation program.  Successful completion of the program will result in candidates receiving a recommendation for a California Clear Credential. 

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Induction Mentors

Each candidate enrolled in the CJUHSD Induction Program receives support from a highly-qualified, full-time released Induction Mentor within the first 30 days of their enrollment and receives an average of one hour per week of individualized mentoring and support. Every effort is made to match the candidate and mentor according to credentials held, subjects taught, and/or grade level.

​As candidates express individual growth needs, the Induction Mentor assists in providing opportunities for growth which meet those needs through weekly meetings, veteran teacher observations, reflective conversations, and professional learning workshops.

Christine Cortez Hernandez

Benjamin Cavanaugh

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The Individual Learning Plan (ILP)

The road map for candidates' Induction work is the development of an Individual Learning Plan (ILP) that provides an opportunity to demonstrate growth in the California Standards for the Teaching Profession with the assistance of the Continuum of Teaching Practice. Developed collaboratively within the first 60 days of the candidate's enrollment in the program, the ILP is based on needs determined by the candidate and in consultation with the Induction Mentor, the site administrator, and the Preliminary Program Transition Plan (when available). It is implemented solely for the purposes of growth and development of the participating teacher and not for evaluation for employment purposes.

CJUHSD's Induction Program    

• CJUHSD / Teacher Candidate Agreement  (Year 1 only)
• Meet with an Induction Mentor on a weekly basis
• Develop an Individual Learning Plan (ILP) within the first 60 days of teaching
• Conduct one or more Cycles of Inquiry as determined by your ILP
• Take advantage of professional growth opportunities as guided by the ILP, including workshops and veteran teacher observations
• Site reflections with principals at the conclusion of each year
• Participate in a Colloquium at the conclusion of the program (Year 2 only)

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Professional Learning Series

While the Induction Program does not mandate professional development, Induction candidates are encouraged to take advantage of many professional growth opportunities offered by both the Induction Mentors and the district's Instructional Coaches, as guided by their ILPs.  

Please click on either image to see the full scope of professional learning opportunities provided.

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Links to Program Documents

• Induction Teacher Candidate Agreement
• Individual Learning Plan Year 1
• Individual Learning Plan Year 2
• Cycle of Inquiry Template
• Colloquium Guidelines

• Early Completion Option
• Induction Orientation Presentation
• Induction Program Manual
• Associated Chaffey Teachers (ACT) Contract
• CJUHSD Teach-Out Plan

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Program Contacts

Executive Director of Instructional Development

Personnel Technician, Credentials 

Jessica Kachaenchai

Michelle Digon

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Joint Panel

The Joint Panel serves as the CJUHSD Induction Program advisory committee. The committee meets monthly and includes representatives from the Associated Chaffey Teachers Union (ACT) and the district leadership team.

​Joint Panel Members

• Dr. Kern Oduro, Assistant Superintendent, Personnel
• James Cronin, Assistant Superintendent, Instruction
• Jessica Kachaenchai, Executive Director of Instructional Development
• Kurt Burger, President, ACT
• Dominick Copas, Vice President, ACT
• Anders Anderson, Teacher, former Support Provider
• Merianne Segovia, Teacher, former Support Provider

This diagram reflects the joint oversight relationship between the CJUHSD and the ACT Union for CJUHSD's Induction Mentor Program.