Illinois New Teacher Collaborative

Issue Brief (February 2008) from the Alliance for Excellent Education

Quality Induction: An Investment in Teachers
By Ellen Moir & Janet Gless

Turley, S., Powers, K., & Nakai, K. (2006). Beginning teachers' confidence before and after induction. Action in Teacher Education, 28, 27-39.

Yohon, T. (2005). Investigation of the challenges, mentoring needs, and support for business and marketing teachers. Delta Pi Epsilon Journal, 47, 53-66.

Andrews, S. P, Gilbert, L. S., & Martin, E. P. (2006). The first years of teaching: Disparities in perceptions of support. Action in Teacher Education, 28, 4-13.

Friedrichsen, P., Chval, K. B., & Teuscher, D. (2007). Strategies and sources of support for beginning teachers of science and mathematics. School Science and Mathematics, 107, 5, 69-81.

Report from the Education Commission of the States summarizing research related to teacher recruitment and retention.

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The Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory's National Mentoring Center is one of the nation's premier training and technical assistance providers for youth mentoring programs and initiatives.

"The mission of the committee is to provide advisory leadership as to how Illinois State University (ISU) can continue to support its graduates in the early years of teaching and assist schools t