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Tehama County Department of Education

Tehama County Department of Education

Supports for All New Teachers

FALL NEW TEACHER NETWORK by Tehama Schools
New Teacher Network

New Teacher Network

Are you a new teacher looking for a way to build connections, community, and collaboration with other local educators? Consider attending the New Teacher Network (NTN). NTN is open to all local teachers and designated teachers in their first through fifth years of teaching. Each month, we will explore a topic and offer practical strategies to help new teachers feel confident and make connections with other new educators who have similar experiences. We continue to offer support to New Teachers throughout the year, free of charge.Please join us for the sessions that fit your schedule. We are excited to continue supporting our new teachers as they make meaningful contributions to their students, schools, and our community. Join us for connection and collaboration.
Classroom Essentials

Classroom Essentials

The Tehama Teacher Induction Program and CTE Teacher Preparation Program host a two-day workshop, "Classroom Essentials," before the school year to help teachers new to the classroom. The goal is to help teachers build essential skills, foster professional connections, and prepare for the exciting challenges of the classroom. The intended audience is pre-intern, intern, and preliminary Career Technical Education (CTE) candidates.
 

Focus on California Teacher Performance Expectations

The workshop sessions aligned with California’s Teacher Performance Expectations (TPEs) the professional standards they will use in their university program, equipping participants with practical tools and strategies from local educators. Key topics included:
  • Classroom Management: Creating structured, supportive environments for all learners
  • Effective Literacy Instruction: Developing and supporting foundational reading and writing skills
  • Lesson Development: Designing engaging lessons to meet diverse student needs
  • Developing as a Professional Educator: Reflecting on growth and building professional networks
  • Tech Tools for the Classroom: Leveraging technology to enhance learning
  • Assessing Student Learning: Using formative and summative assessments to monitor growth
 

Community Connections and Shared Wisdom

We coordinate with our local institutes of Higher Education - CSU, Chico, and Simpson University - to outline the steps for general education and special education candidates to take to get into an intern program. Candidates need to enroll in prerequisites for an intern program before they can officially start a program, and we want to help clarify the process. We invite new teachers who had participated in the previous year’s Classroom Essentials program to share their insights and lessons learned, offering practical advice for those just starting their teaching journeys. We also have our Tehama County Credential Analyst join to answer specific credentialing questions. 
 
Read About our Classroom Essentials Workshop in the 2024 Expect More Tehama Digital Report
Questions about teaching in california?

Questions about teaching in california?

The California Commission on Teacher Credentialing has created a ROADMAP TO TEACHING.  
There have never been more opportunities than there are now to become an educator in California. What are you waiting for? To make this process as easy as possible, you can find links to everything you need to know about becoming an educator on this page. The roadmap below shows each step of becoming a teacher here in California. Take a look to see how to get started on your road to a career in education!
Teach California Website by Tehama Schools
Teach California Site and Virtual Advisor

Teach California Site and Virtual Advisor

California faces a shortage of special education, mathematics, and science teachers. With a special focus on these shortage areas, the TEACH California Website is designed to recruit individuals to the profession of teaching, explain the teacher preparation process, assist prospective teachers in creating their plan to become credentialed teachers, provide relevant content, partner with related public and non-profit entities, and offer links to important resources. The TEACH California Website is the California Department of Education's (CDE) primary Web effort for recruiting individuals to the teaching profession.  For more support, try the TEACH California Virtual Advisor
Education Career Counseling

Education Career Counseling

The California Commission on Teacher Credentialing's Education Career Counselors are here to help guide you in beginning or continuing an exciting career in education. Let us help you get started on your pathway to a career in teaching. We’re here to explain the teacher preparation process, assist you in creating your plan to become a credentialed teacher, provide guidance if you’re coming from another state, and help you advance your career path. To connect with a member of our team, please fill out this form. We look forward to speaking with you regarding credentialing and education career opportunities!
CTC and Me: Insights, updates, and DISCUSSIONS ON teacher certification and licensing

CTC and Me: Insights, updates, and DISCUSSIONS ON teacher certification and licensing

The Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) has long sought to expand the ways in which it can assist employing agencies, university programs, and all those interested in the CTC's activities. A new podcast has launched, featuring discussions on teacher credentialing and teacher preparation in California.