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Teacher Induction Program (TIP) Candidates

How to Apply & Next Steps

How to Apply

New Reach Candidates (have never before applied/created profile)

  • Go to grad.apply.reach.edu
    • Click on START APPLICATION
      • Graduate Application
      • Create an Account (write down your user/password)
      • Select Fall 2026 for application term
      • Select Teacher Induction as your intended program of study
      • Letters of Recommendation are not required-skip that section

Reach Intern Program Alumni:

  • Click on SIGN IN (top right corner)
    • Sign in to your profile by using previous email address and password
    • If you forgot your password, select forgot password on the Sign In page
    • Start New Application
    • Select Fall 2026 for application term
    • Select Teacher Induction as your intended program of study
    • Letters of Recommendation are not required-skip that section
  • Submit your completed application

Former TIP Candidates

  • DO NOT submit a new application. Send an email to grad@reach.edu stating that you would like to return.
  • Additional information will be requested to begin the Readmit process.

NEW Reach Candidates that have completed Year 1 of an induction program elsewhere

  • Follow the steps above for “New Reach Candidates”. You will have an opportunity to list your previous induction program on the application. Make sure to list:
    • Name and Email address for the primary contact for the induction program. Missing information will delay the admissions process.
  • Our team will contact the induction program to obtain a verification of Year 1 completion letter/certificate to confirm year 1 requirements have been met.
    • We will accept letters/certificates from the induction program only (copies from candidates will not be accepted)

Next Steps After you Apply

New Reach Candidates

After you have submitted your application:

  • If you meet the eligibility requirements, you will receive an email with the following information:
    • Notification of Full or Conditional Admission
    • A link to complete the TIP Enrollment Agreement Form by 8/21/26
    • A link to register for a mandatory orientation session - register by 8/20/26
      • Register for the year you are entering (e.g. Y1=Year 1, Y2=Year 2)
    • A link to complete the “TIP Candidates - Circle Matching Form” - complete by deadline listed
  • Reach Gmail - you will receive a separate email asking that you create a Reach Gmail account. This is a requirement, as you will use your Reach Gmail user/password to log on to Canvas, our online student submission platform. Additionally, all official Reach correspondence will go to your Reach Gmail account.
  • If your Preliminary credential is pending: your preliminary credential must be issued and viewable on your CTC online record by 8/21/26.

After you have signed the Enrollment Agreement forms and have Registered for Orientation

  • The following items will be sent to your Reach Gmail account:
    • Craft - you will receive an invitation to create an account. This is the platform you will use to submit your mentor meeting hours.
  • You will have access to your course via Canvas on the first day of the semester.

In the meantime:

  • Review the Renewal Codes Screencast (if applicable).
  • Attend the orientation
  • Wait for the Official Mentorship Circle Email - this is an email that will be sent to your Mentorship Circle and your Mentor. You may begin meeting with your mentor AFTER you receive this email, and not before.