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Administrator Toolbox for Mentoring and Induction
Research and Publications Professional Development Seven Essentials of Encouraging Fun Survival Kit for New Teachers Agenda for New Teacher Meeting "Who Do I Call" sheet for new staff members

According to Kim Dixon and Jenny Morgan (Feb. 2009) //"Regardless the structures or model (of new teacher mentoring and induction), effective, high-quality induction requires the active participation of the principal." // Elizabeth Eaton and Wendy Sisson, ICF International, assert four action steps in their paper "[|Why Are New Teachers Leaving"] for beginning-teacher induction and mentoring programs with the potential to not only keep teachers in the classroom, but also increase student achievement and reduce school costs.


 * 1. //Create a school culture and community that supports the new teacher mentoring and induction program. Strategies include:// **
 * Implementing and fully communicating program policies and procedures.
 * Obtaining full participation in training by program administrators.
 * Monitoring the consistency and nature of mentor-beginning teacher interactions.


 * // 2. Utilize suggested elements of successful beginning teacher induction and mentoring programs. //**
 * Use grade and subject as key matching criteria between mentors and beginning teachers.
 * Remove within school constraints and logistical barriers.

//** 3. Increase opportunities for national-sponsored induction and mentoring programs by using federal funds to support state-level programs. **//


 * // 4. Engage in outcome research to understand the effects of induction and mentoring, such as increased teacher retention or improved student outcomes. //**

These assertions are supported by the Office of Public Education's (OPE) work //__ Grand Bargain for Education Reform: New Rewards and Supports for New Accountability __// (August, 2009).


 * 1) **Develop standards for new teacher performance and provide data-driven support.**
 * 2) **Provide adequate time for mentor-new teacher interaction.**
 * 3) **Train highly qualified mentors.**
 * 4) **Integrate new teachers into the school culture.**
 * 5) **Guarantee sustainable funding.**