Research-Based Talking Points for Induction Advocacy
The following list provides research-based talking points that can be used when advocating for beginning teacher induction. These talking points have been grouped within one or more "Key Messages" that the individual talking point supports. Any logged in user can submit additions to this list for review using the "Add a new talking point" link to the right.
When using any of these talking points, please be sure to include the relevant resource references so that your audience is aware of the talking point's source(s).
Comprehensive induction accelerates new teacher development toward effectiveness.
| Title | Talking Point |
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| Improved teacher self-efficacy and professional growth | Research in the 2010 SRI report “strongly suggests that teacher induction, as practiced in the 39... | 11/18/2010 - 15:49 |
| Student achievement comparisons--comprehensive induction vs prevailing induction | A federally-funded randomized controlled trial found that beginning teachers who received two years... | 11/18/2010 - 15:32 |
| Student achievement gains | A growing body of research shows that students taught by teachers who receive comprehensive... | 11/17/2010 - 16:02 |
| Student gains graph | A graphic display of an experimental study's findings related to student achievement gains and... | 11/16/2010 - 13:59 |
Induction is a critical piece of a comprehensive approach to ensuring teacher effectiveness
| Title | Talking Point |
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| Effects of new teacher turnover | The schools they [new teachers] leave struggle to sustain improvement, and the students who are... | 11/18/2010 - 16:07 |
| Improved teacher self-efficacy and professional growth | Research in the 2010 SRI report “strongly suggests that teacher induction, as practiced in the 39... | 11/18/2010 - 15:49 |
| Student achievement comparisons--comprehensive induction vs prevailing induction | A federally-funded randomized controlled trial found that beginning teachers who received two years... | 11/18/2010 - 15:32 |
| Student achievement gains | A growing body of research shows that students taught by teachers who receive comprehensive... | 11/17/2010 - 16:02 |
Induction is a catalyst for whole school improvement
| Title | Talking Point |
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| Effects of new teacher turnover | The schools they [new teachers] leave struggle to sustain improvement, and the students who are... | 11/18/2010 - 16:07 |
Induction is worth the cost and provides a positive return on investment
| Title | Talking Point |
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| Reported program improvement as a result of ISBE funding | A graphic representation of reported induction program improvements that resulted from receiving... | 11/18/2010 - 16:25 |
| Effects of new teacher turnover | The schools they [new teachers] leave struggle to sustain improvement, and the students who are... | 11/18/2010 - 16:07 |
| Cost of attrition | The consequences of teacher attrition are high for districts. Each teacher who leaves the... | 11/18/2010 - 15:57 |
| Induction yields positive return on investment | An upfront investment in high-quality induction yields cost savings and improved student outcomes.... | 11/18/2010 - 15:54 |
| Student achievement comparisons--comprehensive induction vs prevailing induction | A federally-funded randomized controlled trial found that beginning teachers who received two years... | 11/18/2010 - 15:32 |
Miscellaneous
| Title | Talking Point |
Last Updated |
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| Spread of ISBE grant funding in the State | A graphic representation of the expansion of state-funded induction programs across the state. | 11/18/2010 - 16:51 |