Which option corresponds to the Teacher Induction Program?

• A. Competency-based Performance Appraisal System of Teachers (CB-PAST)
• B. Individual Plan for Professional Development (IPPD)
• C. Teacher Induction Program (TIP)
• D. Teacher Education and Development Program (TEDP)

Answer: (C)

The main idea is onboarding and supporting new teachers as they start in the profession. A Teacher Induction Program is specifically designed to help beginning teachers transition into the classroom—providing structured support, mentoring, orientation to school policies and routines, and early-career planning. It often includes coaching, classroom observations with feedback, and guided reflection to build effective teaching habits from the start, which is exactly what induction programs are meant to do.

The other options relate to professional development in different ways but aren’t the induction program itself: a competency-based performance appraisal system focuses on evaluating current performance; an Individual Plan for Professional Development is a personalized plan for ongoing growth; and a Teacher Education and Development Program is broader, covering teacher preparation and development rather than the initial onboarding period.