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Advocacy Toolkit

Introduction to the Induction Advocacy Toolkit

View a PowerPoint introduction to the Beginning Teacher Induction Advocacy Toolkit.

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.

Support Illinois Induction

A one-page document providing concise and research-based reasons for supporting induction and mentoring initiatives in Illinois.

How to Mentor the Decision Makers

“How to Mentor the Decision Makers” - 2011-2012 Advocacy Training & Supporting Materials

Mentoring Fact Sheet

Help Illinois New Teachers Become More Effective, Faster

Illinois can’t ignore the need for high-quality induction and mentoring programs that accelerate the effectiveness of new teachers and i

FY13 ISBE Budget and Finance Committee Hearings

Attached are resources to assist you as you prepare to provide written or spoken testimony to the ISBE Budget and Finance Committee in favor of funding for induction in Illinois.

FY12 Budget Talking Points and Examples

For those contacting legislators to advocate for FY12 funding for induction, Tracy Kremer, Senior Manager of Communications at the New Teacher Center, developed these talking points and the templates

Illinois State Board of Elections Legislative Districts and Officials

Locate your state and federal legislators and legislative districts using this online tool provided by the Illinois State Board of Elections.

Local Advocacy Examples

Attached are examples of induction program fliers and other advocacy documents specific to the individual programs.

Testimony Examples from ISBE Budget Hearings

Examples of induction-related testimonies used to advocate for Illinois induction during ISBE Budget Hearings.

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