Santa Cruz/Silicon Valley New Teacher Project (SC/SVNTP)
Earn Graduate-Level Professional Development Semester Units/Credits for SC/SVNTP Participating Teachers and Mentors
To qualify for units you must complete one full year of Induction participation with the Santa Cruz/Silicon Valley New Teacher Project
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.
- If you need course descriptions for district approval, please email Courses4Teachers the course numbers/titles you would like course descriptions for.
Step 2
Register
Submitted registrations will be on hold until SC/SVNTP has approved that you have completed the program. After approval, your registration will be charged and you will receive a confirmation email. You may earn units/credits for any academic year 2018-19 to present 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 SC/SVNTP to be reflected on your official transcript. You may not register for the same course title twice.
- Complete registration form.
- Submit your payment.
- Registration enrollment dates: May 1, 2024 – July 15, 2024.
Year 1 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 2/ECO 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 |
Year 3 Mentors:
| Course Number | Course Title | Credits | Tuition Fee ($50 per Unit) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PEDU 9284 | Mentor Standards IIl | 4 | $200 |
Year 4 Mentors:
| Course Number | Course Title | Credits | Tuition Fee ($50 per Unit) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PEDU 9285 | Mentor Standards IV | 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.