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One of the missions of INTC Online is to serve as an information clearinghouse. Our goal is to provide members with fast and reliable access to a variety of resources related to supporting the success of new teachers.
  • View a PowerPoint introduction to the Beginning Teacher Induction Advocacy Toolkit. This presentation provides an overview of why advocacy for induction is important, recommendations for what you should say, and an introduction to the tools...
  • “How to Mentor the Decision Makers” - 2011-2012 Advocacy Training...
  • 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 improve student achievement if we want to realize the...
  • Locate your state and federal legislators and legislative districts using this online tool provided by the Illinois State Board of Elections.
  • A one-page document providing concise and research-based reasons for supporting induction and mentoring initiatives in Illinois. This document has been officially endorsed by statewide organizations such as the Illinois Education Association, the...
  • Examples of induction-related testimonies used to advocate for Illinois induction during ISBE Budget Hearings. If you would like to add your own examples of advocacy, please contact Lara Hebert.
  • Professional organization which promotes excellence in early childhood education. Information for educators and parents; conference information; and information, research, and more for teachers and administrators.
  • Turley, S., Powers, K., & Nakai, K. (2006). Beginning teachers' confidence before and after induction. Action in Teacher Education, 28, 27-39. Empirical Research: Quantitative. Levels of new teacher confidence are investigated. Recommended for...
  • A public-private partnership of more than 50 national organizations and government agencies representing education, health, fitness and nutrition, Action for Healthy Kids addresses the epidemic of overweight, sedentary, and undernourished youth by...
  • Nonprofit, nonpartisan agency that exists to inform, educate, and inspire a statewide constituency of people who work with and on behalf of children by providing the most reliable information on current issues, trends, and public policies that...