Contra Costa County Office of Education (CCCOE)
Earn 4 Graduate-Level Professional Development Semester Units/Credits Each Year
Mentors and Candidates can earn units for their participation in the CCCOE Teacher Induction Program (TIP) after sucessfully completing a full year in the program.
Important: Before you register you must have completed your induction or mentor program with
Contra Costa County Office of Education
Earn 4 units/credits each year
Earn 4 units/credits each 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.
- Each completed year earns 4 graduate-level units for a fee of $200.
- Retroactive credit is available for up to five years after program completion.
- 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 Verification of Completion Letter.
Mentors:
- You have a maximum of 4 units per year, regardless of how many teachers you are mentoring.
- Please email tip@cccoe.k12.ca.us for the official Mentor Completion Letter.
To Register:
- Select the course titles from the list below. *Our course titles have been approved by the University of the Pacific and CCCOE to be reflected on your official transcript. You may not register for the same course title twice.
- Complete registration form and attach your Verification of Completion Letter. Please email tip@cccoe.k12.ca.us if you did not receive a Verification of Completion Letter.
- Submit your payment.
Year 1 Teachers:
| Course Number | Course Title | Credits | Tuition Fee ($50 per Unit) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PEDU 9247 | Teacher Induction I | 4 | $200 |
ECO Candidate Teachers:
| Course Number | Course Title | Credits | Tuition Fee ($50 per Unit) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PEDU 9247 | Teacher Induction I | 4 | $200 |
Year 2 Teachers:
| Course Number | Course Title | Credits | Tuition Fee ($50 per Unit) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PEDU 9248 | Teacher Induction II | 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 |
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.