The Gateway Induction Program is a two-year, job-embedded program supporting new teachers with one-on-one coaching, equity-focused practices, and college credit options. You can enroll in the program as a teacher, become a mentor, or participate as a partner school.
As a teacher with 1-5 years of experience, you'll participate in this program to develop your practice. You'll receive personalized one-on-one mentoring and support to navigate your career, fostering your growth as a reflective, anti-racist practitioner.
As a mentor, you'll be paired with a beginning teacher to provide weekly one-on-one guidance and support throughout the program. You'll engage in a collaborative decision-making culture and contribute to shaping a unified vision of anti-racist teaching.
As a partner school, you will collaborate with GPS to provide the Induction Program for your teachers, covering the program costs. You'll gain supported and retained beginning teachers who are committed to an anti-racist approach and continuous growth.
The Gateway Induction Program offers personalized, one-one-one mentoring focused on anti-racist teaching and teacher identity. Its small size allows for tailored support and meaningful relationships between mentors and teachers.
Teacher candidates follow a clear, three-milestone structure and can earn college credit through our partnership with the University of the Pacific. This program helps teachers grow into reflective, equity-driven educators ready to thrive.
" I think I was very well matched with my mentor! I felt very supported through my induction, especially because the New School coaching systems match so well onto the Gateway ones. My mentor was always available and always had helpful ideas for me to try out! I appreciated the flexibility in coaching times (being able to pop in when I needed help and during scheduled meetings). This made induction not feel like an extra lift,
thank you!"