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Direct linkHicks, Cathy D.; Glasgow, Neal A.; McNary, Sarah J. – Corwin Press, 2004
The first-day jitters. The first encounter with an angry parent. The first performance review. As a seasoned teacher, you remember each of these "firsts." But how can you relate your experiences to a new teacher? Find answers to these questions and the research to back them up in this tool-packed guide. "What Successful Mentors Do" offers sensible…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Teaching Styles, Classroom Techniques, Mentors
Portner, Hal, Ed. – Corwin Press, 2005
One out of every two new teachers will quit teaching within five years; however, studies show that comprehensive induction programs can slash attrition rates in half and dramatically accelerate the professional development of new teachers. This book combines an overview of the current state of induction and mentoring with cutting-edge strategies…
Descriptors: Teacher Centers, Teacher Leadership, Faculty Development, Mentors
Bartell, Carol A. – Corwin Press, 2004
The first few years of teaching are the most challenging. During these years, teachers are most likely to become discouraged and disillusioned. Yet these early years are also the time when teachers establish practices that last throughout their careers. This book focuses on new teachers' needs while emphasizing high-quality teaching through the…
Descriptors: Teacher Persistence, Mentors, Beginning Teacher Induction, Beginning Teachers
Brock, Barbara L.; Grady; Marilyn L. – Corwin Press, 2005
Imagine someone telling you that, within three years, new teachers would leave the profession for which they trained so hard. That is what is happening to 30% of today's promising new teachers who are not given the mentoring, direction, and professional development that is so desperately needed to keep them focused and enthusiastic. To handle this…
Descriptors: Program Effectiveness, Mentors, Developmental Programs, Classroom Techniques
Billingsley, Bonnie S. – Corwin Press, 2005
This book highlights the problems that drive many special educators out of teaching and outlines practical recommendations that leaders can use to increase retention. Drawing on field experience as well as research findings, the author provides a comprehensive framework for supporting special educators. This book provides effective ways to: (1)…
Descriptors: Measures (Individuals), Wellness, Teacher Persistence, Teacher Burnout
Duffy, Mary Lou; Forgan, James W. – Corwin Press, 2004
Surveys show that 98% of school districts are reporting shortages of special education teachers, and that nearly a quarter of a million new special education teachers will be needed over the next few years. Special education teachers are leaving the field at twice the rate of general education teachers. Why? Special education teachers can quickly…
Descriptors: Workshops, Assistive Technology, Special Education Teachers, Labor Turnover
