Research Briefs & Articles

Articles

Report of the June 2008 Forum Oral Language Development in Schools, Convened by the New Teacher Center and Funded by the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation

In June 2008, the New Teacher Center conducted a high-level Forum funded by the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation that brought together leading experts in the field of oral language development. Academic research clearly links the degree of maturity and richness of young children’s oral language to their ultimate achievement in reading and writing. The purpose of the Forum was to explore what teachers, mentors, and administrators need to understand and do in order to deliver a rich classroom program that has oral language development (OLD) as its foundation. Concerns that arose from Hewlett Foundation-funded work by NTC in Ravenswood, CA during 2006-2007 on the issue of oral language development prompted the gathering.

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Research Briefs

The New Teacher Center research team is publishing a series of Research Briefs to highlight the findings of their work in teacher retention, teacher quality, and student achievement. Please return often to view and download new postings.

Comprehensive Induction or Add-on Induction: Impact on Teacher Practice and Student Engagement

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Supporting New Teachers of Color and Cultural Diversity

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The Costs and Benefits of a Comprehensive Induction Program

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Mentoring New Teachers to Increase Retention - A Look at the Research

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Does New Teacher Support Affect Student Achievement - Some Early Research Findings

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NORTI Articles

To subscribe to a large body of research articles written by the New Teacher Center research team and other educational institutions focusing on teacher induction and retention, visit the NORTI page.

Research Abstracts Pamphlet

The New Teacher Center is dedicated to promoting excellence in induction. The NTC research division conducts original research studies, evaluation studies,secondary analyses of existing data, and contract research for collaborating institutions. This work has recently been compiled into a comprehensive pamphlet available by download. View the list of research abstracts and briefs with links to texts.

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Executive Summaries

NTC's Research and Policy Divisions are developing Executive Summaries on policy issues related to teacher and principal induction, Download our first posting below:

• Teacher Induction in the Midwest: Illinois, Wisconsin, and Ohio. Lora Bartlett, et. al. University of California, Santa Cruz. May, 2005 (Commissioned by the New Teacher Center.)