Reports & Tools

This white paper highlights NTC’s history as a national leader in induction and instructional coaching. Authored by SRI International, the paper follows the evolution of our model and its deep alignment with research and practice wisdom on how to create optimal learning environments for teachers and students.

While not every new teacher goes through this exact sequence, these phases of first-year teaching are very useful in helping everyone involved — administrators, other support personnel, and teacher education faculty — in the process of supporting new teachers.

This webinar features a deep dive conversation featuring Dr. Sharon Contreras, discussing her work to bring the anchors to life in her time as a district leader.

Hear the lived experiences of education stakeholders — teachers, field leaders, and school leaders — on what The Elephant means to them and begin exploring how you see the anchors in your community or school.

This white paper NTC prepared for Smarter Balanced explores the practical considerations for LEAs managing the implementation of a statewide through-year model with instructional priorities.