National Policy Support

Seeking to build knowledge around our 19 years of experience in induction, the New Teacher Center has engaged in a number of proactive strategies to inform and shape the national discourse around support for new teachers and administrators. Through the facilitation of policy conversations at our annual symposium, presentations at key education conferences, dissemination of research and policy publications, and consultation with national and state policymakers, the Center has contributed to the nation’s understanding of the power of high-quality mentoring and induction. Details on some of these activities are described below:

New! NTC Survey on State Induction Policy

View the results of NTC's State Induction Policy Review that provides a snapshot of current policies of participating states.  

New Teacher Center Symposium

In 2005, the New Teacher Center began development of a policy strand at its Annual Symposium. Bringing together policy leaders from around the nation to talk about and grapple with issues related to induction policy, the Symposium provides a forum for networking, problem-solving, and vision building among those dedicated to building high quality supports for new teachers and administrators. Learn more and register at the 2007 Annual Symposium page.

Presentations at Key Educational Conferences

The New Teacher Center has informed policy leaders about best practices in induction and related areas through presentations at a variety of high profile education policy and research conferences, summits, and seminars. Some of the organizations that have invited the New Teacher Center to present include:

• Alliance for Excellent Education
• American Association of School Administrators
• American Educational Research Association
• California Federation of Teachers
• Council of Great City Schools
• Education Commission of the States
• National Conference of State Legislatures
• National Commission on Teaching and America’s Future
• National Education Association
• National Governors Association
• National Staff Development Council
• Public Education Network
• Recruiting New Teachers, Inc.

Additional Research to Inform Policy Leaders:

In addition to publications specifically targeted to policy makers, the New Teacher Center research unit conducts regular, ongoing studies into the impact and benefits of teacher and administrator induction. This research illuminates issues and nuances that are sometimes overlooked, but are critical to understanding the full impact of induction. Research papers can be downloaded at the NORTI Research Center once you join.