Characteristics of strong induction programs

Strong induction programs...

• Are multi-year, supporting beginning teachers over three years;
  
  
• Integrate support, development and assessment of beginning teachers based on high standards for teaching and learning;
  
  
• Meet beginning teachers’ immediate concerns and move them towards more complex understandings and practices;
  
  
• Meet the learning needs of mentor teachers, helping them become effective mentors and teacher leaders for school improvement;
  
  
• Build on and contribute to a collaborative school culture;
  
  
• Include on-going program evaluation that informs adjustments and improvements.

See Benefits of strong induction programs.