Tehama Teacher Induction Program

This year’s theme is Shaping Tomorrow, Together. It’s a reminder that the choices we make, the relationships we nurture, and the actions we take each day as educators make a collective impact.

Every lesson taught, every moment of encouragement, and every skill we help a student develop is an investment. Some activities and lessons are unforgettable, while others have quieter impacts - a quick word of encouragement, a smile in the hallway, or the patience to listen when a student needs it most. Those moments, big and small, carry far beyond our classrooms, even if they’re never written in a newsletter or posted on social media.

It’s easy to get caught up in the day-to-day grind, but we must not lose sight of the long-term impact of our work, not just the successes we see now, but the lives and communities our students will shape in the years to come. Each of you brings individual gifts and talents that are irreplaceable to this work.

As we start this year, I encourage you to pause and reflect on all the ways you are shaping our students and our community’s each day. Every lesson, every conversation, every micro-affirmation is part of your legacy as an educator.

I’m so glad to be on this journey with you, and I can’t wait to see all the ways we’ll shape tomorrow, together.

Jillian

When mentors listen as much as they lead, and when novice teachers feel safe enough to offer their perspectives, the relationship is rewarding to both parties. Mentors refine their own practice.

New teachers build confidence and clarity, bridging the theory they learned in coursework into daily practices. Both educators grow, and our students benefit. Essential elements of this relationship include:

🔸 Contextual Coaching: Navigating site-specific needs together.

🔸 Mutual Learning: Leveraging knowledge from both mentor and mentee.

🔸 Feedback Loops: Valuing feedback for each other and affirming mutual growth.

When mentorship is symbiotic, everyone thrives - educators, schools, and most importantly, students.

✨ Let’s reimagine mentorship as mutual growth.

Read more and join the conversation:

EdSource: Redefining mentorship: Supporting new teachers through symbiotic relationships

We are so excited to highlight our new team member, Cheyenne. She holds an Education Specialist Credential with a Master’s in Special Education. She has over seven years of classroom experience in both Special Day Class (SDC) and Resource settings. She also recently completed her Administrative Services Credentialing Program in Education. As a consultant for both Teacher Induction and CTE Teacher Preparation, she brings firsthand insight from serving rural schools, where she has witnessed the dedication and impact of teachers every day. Cheyenne is deeply committed to our North State community. She works to uplift educators by offering encouragement, sharing resources, and building supportive environments.

Our program offers the unique ability to provide dedicated coaching support to both mentors and candidates throughout their journey. We offer personalized semester check-ins with candidate/mentor pairs, immediate responsiveness to questions, and continuous access to professional development resources. Additionally, we foster peer collaboration through celebrations, observations, and community of practice sessions for candidates, while connecting mentors through monthly mentor cafés. This dual-support approach ensures both mentors and candidates receive the guidance they need to succeed.

New to the Classroom? Let’s Grow Together!
If you're a Tehama County teacher with 0–5 years of classroom experience, this opportunity is for you! You don’t need to be in Teacher Induction to join!

* Conversation

Engage in authentic, real-world conversations that empower you to create a more positive and effective classroom environment.

* Connection
Build meaningful relationships with fellow educators who are navigating the same early career journey. You're not alone—grow your support network!

* Curation
Gain access to a thoughtfully curated collection of resources, strategies, and tools—all designed to support your success in the classroom.

Let’s build a foundation for lasting growth, together.

Don’t forget to explore our PD Padlet, where you can find a variety of resources to support your professional growth on your cycle of inquiry goal. We’ve gathered upcoming online trainings, recorded sessions, and classroom resources to assist you. Be sure to take advantage of these valuable resources!

The Tehama County CTE Teacher Preparation Program offers both the pathway to earn your Preliminary Career Technical Education (CTE) Teaching Credential and the coursework required to clear it. Whether you’re brand new to the classroom or a credentialed teacher looking to add a CTE authorization, we provide the guidance, resources, and personalized support you need to succeed. Our program is designed to help you connect your industry expertise to effective classroom practice, preparing you to inspire and equip the next generation of students for high-demand, high-wage careers. Contact us at cteteacherprep@tehamaschools.or or visit our website to learn more.

Tehama Teacher Induction Team

Jillian Damon, Ed.D. - Director

Cheyenne Skudlarek - Consultant

Kim Clawson - Consultant

📧 induction@tehamaschools.org

☎️ 530-528-7311

🖥️ Induction Website