Steps to Clear Your Credential
  1. After successful completion of the San Diego Unified Induction Program you will be mailed two documents to the address you provided on the night of your exit presentation:
    1. Year 2 or ECO transcript
    2. Verification of Completion form
  2. Review the Verification of Completion form to make sure your name, employee ID, and the type of credential(s) are correct. (If not, please contact our office.)
  3. Contact your assigned credential specialist and make an appointment to complete the recommendation process.
    1. Last name A-L: Penny Hempstead; (619) 725-8105; phempstead@sandi.net
    2. Last name M-Z: Jose Delao; (619) 725-8008; jdelao@sandi.net
  4. Take the following to your scheduled appointment:
    1. Verification of Completion form
    2. Your social security number (memorized or written down)
    3. Credit card information (can also use debit card with Visa or MasterCard logo or a prepaid card offered by banks, grocery stores, and most retailers)
  5. Your credential specialist will verify you have completed all requirements.
  6. You will complete the online recommendation process at your appointment, and be charged $102.50 by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing for each credential you are clearing.

District Salary Advancement Credits
  1. All San Diego Unified Induction Program transcripts are forwarded directly to the Certificated Salary Specialist in Human Resources. You do not need to submit your induction transcript.
  2. Should the credits you earn cause you to move up a salary grade, the increase will be effective with your first paycheck in 2016-2017.

Optional University Salary Credits
  1. You may purchase additional salary credits or apply credits towards a masters degree with your ONE choice of several universities. 
    1. Brandman University and Point Loma University offer salary credits at a discounted rate.
    2. University of Phoenix, Brandman University, and Point Loma University waive credits for teachers who have completed induction with us.
    3. It is possible that other universities will waive credits as well. Do not hesitate to ask the university of your choice.
  2. The process for each university can be found on our induction website at:  http://www.sandiegoinduction.net/university-credits.html. Or, go to our main page at www.sandiegoinduction.net, select “Resources & Links,” then “University Credits.”
  3. Follow the directions provided by the university of your choice.
  4. To receive salary credits for university credits, submit your official transcripts to Eileen Sandifer in Human Resources Room 1241. Contact: esandifer@sandi.net; (619) 725-8042. You may only receive salary credits from one university.