What Induction Practices Do Novice Special Education Teachers Perceive to Be Effective? Using This Information to Reshape Induction Programs. Induction Insights. Supporting Special Education Teachers-Administrators [AII-05]

Overview & Synopsis

Mentoring and induction support influence novice special education teachers' determination to remain in teaching. Administrators who understand the demands placed on novice special education teachers are in a better position to provide relevant induction experiences for them. This short document describes seven types of induction support that novice special education teachers find helpful. [This brief summarizes select findings from a comprehensive review of the literature: Billingsley, B. S., Griffin, C. C., Smith, S. J., Kamman, M., & Israel, M. (2009). "A review of teacher induction in special education: Research, practice, and technology solutions" (NCIPP Doc. No. RS-1). Gainesville, FL: University of Florida, National Center to Inform Policy and Practice in Special Education Professional Development (NCIPP); see ED531584.]