New Teacher Center

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Summary

NTC is based on a model developed by Santa Cruz New Teacher Project (SCNTP), and is designed to be systematic, mentor-based teacher induction support. The NTC also supports research and program development around the issues of effective mentoring and supervision practices, issues of equity, using student data to improve instruction, and strategies for meeting the needs of English Language Learners.

Target Population

New K-12 teachers and school leaders in all subject areas and new principals

Goal(s)

To help teachers make a successful transition into their professional responsibilities, maintaining a focus on student learning and classroom instruction.

Program Highlights

Research shows that students taught by NTC trained new teachers are performing as well on achievement tests as students of more experienced teachers.
Long-term new teacher retention rates at 95 percent.

The Facts

Year introduced:1990

Number of schools:NTC works with districts in eight states; implements multi-state programs and has multiple programs in California

Costs:NTC offers consulting services, videos, online support, and books and materials through its Web site. It also offers an assessment of induction programs, charging about $3500 per program

Region:National

Partners

Higher Education

California Postsecondary Commission

Business

Non-Profit / Philanthropy

AARP
William and Flora Hewlitt Foundation
Joyce Foundation
Carnegie Corporation

Government

National Science Foundation

Evidence of Impact

Research shows that students taught by new teachers who participate in SCNTP induction programs do as well or better on standardized tests as students taught by experienced teachers.

Study 1:

Study of Reading Performance Among 1-3 Grade Students in Classes Taught by SCNTP Teachers: One study conducted after the first ten years of the Center found that students taught by SCNTP teachers showed significant improvement on reading tests after one year.

Study 2:

A comparison of SCNTP Beginning Teachers and Experienced Teachers as Measured by Student Performance on SAT9: One study, also conducted early in the NTC’s existence, found that after a year of instruction and intervention from SCNTP, 4th-8th grade students of SCNTP new teachers did as well as students taught by more experienced teachers.

Extent of evidence:Two studies sponsored by the developer.

Evidence of replicability:NTC is working in eight states, with support from a diverse group of foundations.

Other resources or research:

http://www.newteachercenter.org/cgi-bin/norti_area/events_list.cgi

Contact Information

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New Teacher Center
725 Front Street, Suite 400
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
831-600-2200
http://www.newteachercenter.org/index.php

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