Teacher Induction Program
empowering new teachers to thrive
empowering new teachers to thrive![]()
empowering new teachers to thrive
The Contra Costa County Office of Education’s Teacher Induction Program (TIP) provides a two-year, equity-centered journey focused on personalized mentoring and professional growth. Grounded in the California Standards for the Teaching Profession (CSTP), TIP supports new educators through job-embedded learning, reflective practice, and one-on-one mentoring—accelerating teacher effectiveness and promoting student success.
Accredited by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing, CCCOE TIP partners with districts and agencies across California to provide flexible in-person, hybrid, and online pathways. Our program is designed to support the success of new teachers while promoting long-term retention and growth within the profession.
who is eligibile?
who is eligibile?![]()
who is eligibile?
Educators holding the following valid preliminary credentials are eligible to participate in the CCCOE TIP:
- Multiple Subject Credential
- Single Subject Credential
- Education Specialist Credential
- Level I Education Specialist Credential

Tailored Learning Pathways
Tailored Learning Pathways![]()
Tailored Learning Pathways
To meet the diverse needs of new teachers, CCCOE TIP offers multiple pathways:
- Traditional Pathway: A comprehensive two-year induction program designed for most early-career educators.
- Early Completion Option (ECO): An accelerated one-year pathway for experienced and exceptional teachers who meet specific criteria.