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. Click here to register for one of the upcoming meetings listed below. Minimum attendance for these meetings is approximately 7 participants, depending on location, and any meeting for which a sufficient registration hasn’t been met will be cancelled.
- March 9, 10:00-3:00: Metro Area (exact location TBD)
- March 17:, 10:00-11:30: Virtual
- May 19, 9:00-2:00: Summit School District (Frisco)
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)

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Induction Programs: What You Need to Know

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