Mentor/Cooperating Teacher (CT) & Supervisor Support

Our Mission and Vision

Our Mission. The Teaching Credentials Branch prepares teachers and leaders to be agents of change, committed to social justice, equity and inclusion in culturally and linguistically diverse schools and communities.

Our Vision is to be the regional leaders in preparing and developing excellent teachers. In collaboration with our schools and communities, teachers prepared at Sacramento State create and sustain equitable inclusive educational environments which are designed to optimize access and student success.

Become a Mentor/CT

Complete Interest Survey

CTC Required Orientation and Support

The Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) enacted a requirement in 2016 that all cooperating teachers complete 10 hours of initial orientation and ongoing support. The first is an initial orientation (minimum of 10 hours) related to (1) Program curriculum (2) Effective supervision approaches such as cognitive coaching and adult learning theory, and (3) Current content specific pedagogy and instructional practices. The second is ongoing support to ensure that CTs stay current with knowledge and skills for supervision, and program expectations. Steps 1 through 4 provide the opportunity to complete these hours and/or confirm through the Verification Survey that you earned 8 hours through your district or Sac State sponsored activities such as STEM Power, Hats Off to Partners, orientations, and other professional training. Please read through the steps to ensure you have the required PD.

STEP 1:

Teaching Credentials Orientation

* Review all of the following videos/resources (1 hour)

Reflection Survey

STEP 2:

Program Specific Orientation

* Review the materials for your specific program (1 hour)

Multiple Subject
Single Subject
PK-3 ECE Specialist Instruction (link will be updated when program is approved)
Special Education- Early Childhood
Special Education- Extensive Support Needs
Special Education- Mild/Moderate Support Needs

STEP 3:

Professional Development (PD) Options

Participation in 8 hours of PD is required. You can meet this requirement in one of three ways:

Complete sponsored PD by your district, Sac State, and/or other relevant organizations. If you already have 8 hours, go to Step 4.
Complete all 3 modules (8 hours) of the CCTE asynchronous online PD (Coaching Adult Learners, Content-Specific Pedagogy, and Instructional Practices.) You will be asked to create an account; enter PIN 1947 when prompted.
Resources for Literacy Development

STEP 4:

Verification

Submit the verification survey AFTER you have completed STEPS 1, 2, and 3.

Become a University Supervisor

Are you a retired teacher and want to help prepare the next generation of educators? Become a university supervisor and collaborate with mentors/CTs and program coordinators to ensure students’ success.

Special Education Application

Single Subject Application

Multiple Subject Application