Teacher Orientation & Induction

For questions regarding Teacher Induction, please contact:  Jeanne Steitz.


The elementary, secondary and special education schools of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia support our new teachers with a solid Induction Program developed through the Office of Catholic Education, approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education, and carried out within the local school setting. Our core focus is to form the total person in the light of the teaching of the Master Teacher, Jesus Christ.

All first-year teachers, and those teaching for the first time in an Archdiocesan secondary school, parish or regional elementary school or Archdiocesan School or Program of Special Education, are required to participate in the Induction Program.



Teacher Induction Agenda – August 2020
(Below are some of the presentations that were presented at the orientation.)

Teacher Induction Program – 2020


Evaluating Inductee, Induction Program and Maintenance of Records

Appendix A – Initial Continuing Needs Assessment Inventory

  • The Initial/Continuing Needs Assessment Inventory must be submitted to the Principal by September 15, January 15 and April 15, with a copy retained in the inductee’s school file.
  • OCE does not need a copy of this.

Appendix B – Inductee Evaluation by Principal

  • The Inductee Evaluation by School Principal must be completed two times within the school year.
  • The first evaluation should be completed by the end of the first trimester/semester.
  • The second evaluation must be completed by the end of the second trimester/semester.
  • A minimum of 6 class visits per trimester/semester should be completed.
  • Copies of the two evaluations should be placed in the inductee’s school file, as well as copies forwarded to Jeanne Steitz at the Office of Catholic Education by December 15, April 15 (trimester), June 15 (semester).

Appendix C – Documentation of Inductee Program Completion

The Documentation of Inductee’s Completion of the Induction Program must be submitted by the Principal to Jeanne Steitz at the Office of Catholic Education by May 15 or September 15, depending upon participation in the New Teacher Orientation/Induction.

Appendix D – Evaluation of Induction Program – Teacher

The Evaluation Form to be Completed by the Inductee must be submitted by the Principal to Jeanne Steitz at the Office of Catholic Education the Office of Catholic Education by May 15.

Appendix E – Evaluation of Induction Program – Mentors

The Induction Program Evaluation is to be completed by the mentor teacher and administrator and must be submitted by the Principal to Jeanne Steitz at the Office of Catholic Education by May 15.