San Mateo Union High School District (SMUHSD)
Earn Graduate-Level Professional Development Units for Beginning Teachers, Mentors, and Newly Hired Teacher Support Programs in Teacher Induction Program
Before you register you must have completed your induction program with
San Mateo Union High School District (SMUHSD)
San Mateo Union High School District (SMUHSD)
Earn 4 or 8 units/credits per year
Earn 4 or 8 units/credits per year
Step 1
Get to Know the Policies of Your School District
It is your responsibility to know your district and/or university policy regarding transcript requirements and deadline dates.
Information to provide your district should you need prior approval:
- Courses4Teachers Inc. partners with the University of the Pacific. They are accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.
- The units/credits we provide are graduate-level professional development semester units/credits that are designed for salary advancement and/or to renew credentials. They are not applicable towards a Master’s or higher degree within the University of the Pacific.
*It is your responsibility to confirm with other universities whether they accept these credits toward a higher degree.
- Our courses are accepted by districts and universities throughout the United States.
- If you need course descriptions for district approval, please email Courses4Teachers the course numbers/titles you would like course descriptions for.
Step 2
Register
Register for the courses below pertaining to your Certificate of Completion. You may earn credit for the current academic year as well as the past 4 academic years for participation in Teacher Induction.
To Register:
- Select the course titles from the list below. *Our course titles have been approved by the University of the Pacific and SMUHSD to be reflected on your official transcript. You may not register for the same course title twice.
- Complete registration form and attach your Certificate of Completion.
- Submit your payment.
- The deadline to Register is August 30, 2025.
Course Titles for Beginning Teachers:
Year 1 Candidates:
| Course Number | Course Title | Credits | Tuition Fee ($50 per Unit) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PEDU 9247 | Teacher Induction I | 4 | $200 |
| PEDU 9248 | Teacher Induction II | 4 | $200 |
Year 2 Candidates:
| Course Number | Course Title | Credits | Tuition Fee ($50 per Unit) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PEDU 9249 | Teacher Induction III | 4 | $200 |
| PEDU 9250 | Teacher Induction IV | 4 | $200 |
Year 1 Mentors:
| Course Number | Course Title | Credits | Tuition Fee ($50 per Unit) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PEDU 9282 | Mentor Standards I | 4 | $200 |
Year 2 Mentors:
| Course Number | Course Title | Credits | Tuition Fee ($50 per Unit) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PEDU 9283 | Mentor Standards II | 4 | $200 |
Newly Hired Teacher Support Program:
| Course Number | Course Title | Credits | Tuition Fee ($50 per Unit) |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDUP 9350 | Designated Subjects 1 - Description: Universal Design Principles: Understanding the guiding principles and practical applications of the Universal Design for Learning framework. | 1 | $50 |
| EDUP 9351 | Designated Subject 2 - Description: Strong Foundations for Humanizing Classrooms: Exploring high-leverage, foundational practices for early career teachers that lead to effective instruction. | 1 | $50 |
| EDUP 9352 | Designated Subject 3 - Description: Culturally Sustaining and Humanizing Pedagogy: Investigating the importance of understanding students' cultural and linguistic assets in instructional design. | 1 | $50 |
| EDUP 9353 | Designated Subject 4 - Description: Academic Literacy Support in the Content Area: An overview of key instructional practices that support the development of students' academic literacy skills in reading, writing, speaking, and listening. | 1 | $50 |
| EDUP 9358 | DS Existing Credential Holder 1 (Designated Subjects 5) - Description: Student Centered Learning Spaces: Identifying key practices that promote a safe, healthy learning environment in both physical and virtual spaces. | 1 | $50 |
Helpful Information
To view information on credits, grading process, log guide, and transcripts, please see our FAQ page.
For grade and transcript information, please visit our official transcripts page.
Earn additional units/credits with
our Self-Designed Courses
For every 15 hours of reading, research, and curriculum development work you are already doing, you may earn 1 graduate-level professional development semester unit/credit.