Teacher Induction Program

Program Overview

Bright Star Induction Goals

• Improve instruction for all students
• Advance teacher performance by developing thoughtful, reflective practitioners
• Provide high quality, classroom-embedded professional development opportunities
• Increase teacher efficacy and retention
• Promote collegiality, collaboration, and life-long learning

Program Eligibility

A candidate will be eligible for the induction program if: 

• Candidate holds a Preliminary Multiple, Single Subject, or Educational Specialist Credential 
• Candidates are Bright Star Certificated Employee

GLASTIC Key Program Elements

Program Structure

The Greater Los Angeles Teacher Induction Consortium (GLASTIC) is a two-year, job embedded program that will start in the teacher’s first year of teaching, for eligible teachers.

The induction program will focus heavily on a teacher’s individual learning plan, as developed between the teacher and the mentor. 

Mentoring

Candidates will be matched with a mentor within 30 days of enrollment in the program. Within 60 days, a goal will be set to guide the work of the candidate and mentor throughout the school year.

The mentor and participating teacher work together to reflect on the art and science of teaching in a confidential and non-judgmental environment that is conducive to expanding the skills and practices of teaching and learning.

Mentors guide participating teachers through a series of activities that are designed to mirror effective classroom practices that are embedded in day-to-day teaching and build on the teacher’s professional thinking and learning.

Together, the mentor and candidate will:

• Engage in Just-in-Time support
• Collaborate in knowing student conversations
• Self-assess growth on the California Standards for the Teaching Profession
• Collect class data and create class profiles  
• Participate in inquiry cycles, that include:  
  • Analysis of Student Learning
  • Professional Learning (Research)
  • Planning Conversations
  • Observations Cycles  

Program Requirements

• Complete all induction activities over a two year period 
  • Experienced and exceptional candidates, may be eligible our Early Completion Option, with program completion occurring after one year 
• Meet an average of not less than 60 minutes a week on average with assigned Mentor 
• Set a goal within 60 days of enrollment 
• Design and implement an ILP designed for individual professional learning 
• Meet with Site administrator and mentor in a triad meeting twice per year 
• Self reflect on growth along the CSTP continuum 
• Complete the End of Year Presentation at Colloquium, for each year enrolled in the program 
• Attend check-ins with program leadership, twice a year in the Fall and Spring

Frequently Asked Questions

What if a mentor and PT are not the best match?

We understand that at times, a partnership may not be the best to support the professional learning of a candidate. Through our quarterly surveys and Fall and Spring Check-Ins, we hold space to ensure that these matches are serving both the mentor and the candidate. In the event that the match is not ideal, a mentor reassignment may be possible after discussing the partnership with the mentee and the mentor, either individually or as a triad. 

What if I have questions or concerns while enrolled in the program? 

We ask that you share concerns directly by either emailing program leadership, or by expressing these on the quarterly surveys or during the Fall and Spring Check Ins. If there is a concern related to program leadership, or if the concern is not adequately addressed, we invite you to contact Liliana Bustos, our Chief Academic Officer, at lbustos@brightstarschools.org

What happens if I only partially complete the program while employed at Bright Star Schools? 

When candidates leave Bright Star before the program is completed, we will provide candidates with a transportability document outlining the elements of the program that they have completed. It is the candidate’s responsibility to communicate with program leadership to inform them that they will not be completing the program with Bright Star and provide an email address to which the documents can be sent. Please allow 2 weeks for processing when requesting a transportability document.

What happens if the Bright Star Induction Program is no longer provided to candidates? 

Bright Star is committed to providing mentorship, support and professional learning to all eligible candidates through induction. Once a candidate is enrolled in the Teacher Induction Program, we will continue to provide this direct support while the candidate is enrolled. 

Should the program close, the district will initiate a teach out plan to ensure the candidate can continue the program as designed until completion.

Can teachers outside of Bright Star join this induction program? 

Unfortunately, as of now, this program only serves teachers employed by Bright Star Schools.

Non Discrimination Policy

Bright Star Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, pregnancy, or veteran status.