Topic: Induction for New Teachers

Overview

Induction Support for New Teachers

Teacher induction supports new educators as they develop their skills. Comprehensive, high-quality induction systems can improve student learning and increase teachers’ confidence so they stay in the profession. 

SREB offers induction programs for early-career teachers and partners with schools to review their existing programs. Our services are based in research on what works and grounded in SREB’s Teacher Induction Framework. They build on decades of experience helping teachers, principals and schools improve ─ and on generations of research and guidance on the teaching profession.

Publication June 2025 | 2 PAGES

SREB’s Teacher Induction Framework
at a Glance

Quality teacher induction is driven by the needs of individual educators at specific times in their careers. Beginning with a comprehensive tiered system, SREB’s framework outlines support from leaders, mentor teachers, coaches and other professional learning providers.

This at-a-glance introduction to SREB’s Teacher Induction Framework includes examples of support along a continuum from no support to people-driven support.

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Publication
June 2025 | Teacher Induction Policies

Teacher Induction Policies

This policy brief examines current state requirements for teacher induction,
spotlights states and programs with exemplary components and impact, and
introduces different funding models for induction. It also highlights several
policy recommendations for high-quality teacher induction.

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Blog post Amanda Merritt, Division Director, Development & Innovation
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Cultivating Talent: High-Quality Induction Programs Support and Retain Novice Teachers

Natasha is a first-year teacher who was hired on a provisional certificate to teach fifth-grade math and science in a high needs school. She is a career changer with 20 years as an engineer. The last time she was in a fifth-grade classroom was when she was 11 years old. She started in the fall with no experience writing lesson plans or managing large groups of children. Natasha is working toward her full certification by completing a master’s degree in elementary education.

Blog post Jon Schmidt-DavisApril 21, 2025

Georgia Teaching Residents Give Middle Grades STEM a Boost

Georgia Teaching Residents Give Middle Grades STEM a Boost

Curtis Martin’s dedication to teaching is reflected in the quote from Victor Hugo displayed in Martin’s email signature: “He who opens a school door, closes a prison.”

You see, before Curtis became a Georgia math teacher, he was a correctional officer for the state of Georgia and the Houston County Sheriff’s Department. Having seen too many children end up behind bars, Martin decided to work with middle-grade students to give them opportunities that can improve their chances for success in life.