Policy

New Teacher Excellence: The Impact of State Policy on Induction Program Implementation

submitted by Karl Forest on Tue, 01/04/2011 - 8:52pm
Original Author: 
Lisa S. Johnson, American Institutes for Research; Liam Goldrick, New Teacher Center; Molly Lasagna, American Institutes for Research

This paper explores the intersection between state induction policy and local induction program implementation and examines the question: How does state policy impact the development and quality of local induction programs?

Race to the Top: Round 2 Analysis

submitted by Liam Goldrick on Wed, 09/08/2010 - 7:41pm
Original Author: 
Liam Goldrick, David Osta and Ann Maddock

This document, a policy brief from the New Teacher Center in Santa Cruz, California, discusses the importance of new teacher induction and teaching and learning conditions, and highlights some noteworthy approaches found in the applications of the 19 RTTT Phase Two finalists.

NTC Statement on Year 3 Mathematica Induction Study

submitted by Liam Goldrick on Fri, 09/03/2010 - 6:53am
Original Author: 
Liam Goldrick

This paper presents a summary and analysis of Mathematica Policy Research Inc.'s randomized controlled trial of comprehensive teacher induction programs. The study, funded by the U.S. Dept. of Education's Institute for Education Sciences, found that beginning teachers

Race to the Top: Phase Two -- Teacher Induction and Teaching & Learning Conditions

submitted by Liam Goldrick on Fri, 09/03/2010 - 6:43am
Original Author: 
Liam Goldrick, David Osta & Ann Maddock

This document discusses the importance of new teacher induction and teaching and learning conditions and highlights some noteworthy approaches found in the applications of the 19 Race to the Top Phase Two finalists -- including 8 of the 10 winning applicants in Phase Two (GA, HI, MD, MA, NY, NC, OH, RI).

Getting the Balance Right: Federal Policy on Effective Teaching

submitted by Liam Goldrick on Wed, 04/21/2010 - 2:33pm
Original Author: 
Liam Goldrick

Getting the Balance Right:
Federal Policy on Effective Teaching

New Teacher Support Pays Off: A Return on Investment for Educators and Kids

submitted by Karl Forest on Mon, 01/25/2010 - 1:31pm

A policy brief that describes why high-quality induction programs are an efficient and effective use of public resources. Also, a compelling case is made for the development of public policies that

Teacher Quality Squared

submitted by Karl Forest on Fri, 01/22/2010 - 2:47pm

By Janet Gless and Ellen Moir. Originally published in the Journal of Staff Development, Winter, 2001.

Thoughtfully designed teacher induction programs can simultaneously develop beginning and veteran teacher-mentors alike. This article discusses:

Quality Induction: An Investment in Teachers

submitted by Karl Forest on Fri, 01/22/2010 - 1:35pm
Original Author: 
Ellen Moir and Janet Gless

Making the Case for Policy Investments that Help New Teachers Succeed

submitted by Karl Forest on Mon, 01/18/2010 - 2:40pm

High rates of teacher turnover impedes efforts to improve teacher quality. This article reviews the consequences of high teacher turnover and how high quality induction practices help improve teacher retention.

A Teacher Development Continuum: The Role of Policy in Creating a Supportive Pathway into the Profession

submitted by Karl Forest on Thu, 12/03/2009 - 8:42am

An NTC Policy Brief first published in June, 2009, this article discusses the results of a Policy Roundtable on Pre-service/Induction Linkages, and