Induction Programs: What You Need to Know

This page lists the steps your organization will complete to develop an induction program in Colorado. It also includes links to resources that help you complete each step.

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1. Review Induction Guidelines

Always confirm you have the latest version of the Induction Program Guidelines

Download the Induction Program Guidelines (PDF)

2. Submit Documentation

Gather all required documentation
Complete the induction rubric based on program type
Complete the induction program online application

Review and complete the induction program evaluation rubric for:
- Teacher and SSP Programs (PDF)
- Principal and Administrator Programs (PDF)
New programs: Review the Induction Program Initial Application Checklist
Current programs: Learn more about required program evaluation and renewal

3. Verify Alignment to Standards

CDE will evaluate the application using the induction rubric indicators

If you have questions while awaiting a decision, contact CDE

4. Receive Decision

CDE grants final approval for all induction programs

If you have questions while awaiting a decision, contact CDE

5. Ongoing Engagement

Induction PLC meetings are an opportunity to collaborate with job-alike peers on best practices.
- Virtual PLC Meeting, April 16, click here to register
Induction Office Hours are an opportunity to drop-in at a dedicated time and get questions answered as you are working on your program evaluation rubric or developing your program.
- Upcoming office hours will be hosted from 10:00-11:00 am on the dates listed below. Click the date to access office hours on that date.
  - April 4 July 11
    April 25 July 25
    ~~May 9~~ August 22
    May 23 September 5
    June 6 September 13
    June 27 September 26
An informational webinar was recorded on March 7 regarding the 2019 renewal process for charter schools. View the recording here.
View the Ongoing Commitments section of the Induction Program Guidelines (PDF)
Teacher and SSP Induction Program Best Practices (PDF)
Principal and Administrator Induction Program Best Practices (PDF)

April 4	July 11
April 25	July 25
~~May 9~~	August 22
May 23	September 5
June 6	September 13
June 27	September 26

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Induction Programs: What You Need to Know

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Induction PLC meetings are an opportunity to collaborate with job-alike peers on best practices.

Induction Office Hours are an opportunity to drop-in at a dedicated time and get questions answered as you are working on your program evaluation rubric or developing your program.