1st Edition

Teacher Induction That Works A Lasting Impact From Day One

By Tara Link, Beth Whitaker Copyright 2025
168 Pages 3 B/W Illustrations
by Eye On Education

168 Pages 3 B/W Illustrations
by Eye On Education

168 Pages 3 B/W Illustrations
by Eye On Education

Getting new teachers off to the right start is essential for teacher retention and student success. This book shows the nuts and bolts of induction that really works.  Drawing on the successful, research-based SHINE program, the authors demonstrate the key components for setting up or tweaking your new teacher induction program, including involving different staff members, remembering that... Read more

Part 1: Let’s Get This Journey Started  Let’s Meet the Newbies  1. The Launch  2. Gold Star Moments  3. It Takes a Village  Part 2: Making It Happen  4. We Have the Who, Now to the How  5. All Onboard! Onboarding & Saying Hello  6. Modeling Is Orientation  7. The Hub of Induction  8. Learning By Observing  9. Peripherals Are Essential  Part 3: Polishing the Apple  10. Celebrating & Reflecting  11. Support the Supporters  12.  Love A Teaching Life  13. Additional Considerations  Part 4: In and Out of the Classroom  14. The Little Things Are the Big Things  15. It’s Not About Being the Best, Just Being Better  16. Elevate What You Want To Grow  Conclusion: Stoplights

Biography

Tara Link is the developer and coordinator of the new teacher induction program (S.H.I.N.E) for the Moberly School District in Missouri. As a career K-12 educator and practitioner, she has served in many roles from a classroom teacher to learning leadership and instructional coaching. Her district was chosen as only two districts in the United States and among 15 in the entire world to be an example of visible learning implementation for Dr. John Hattie's work. Dr. Harry Wong also continuously highlighted Moberly School District in his work as they became an example for the education world of a research-based practice that when done well, creates results for student engagement and learning.

Beth Whitaker is a professor in the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis at the University of Missouri – Columbia. She is a former classroom teacher and principal in Missouri. During her tenure at Mizzou, Beth received the University of Missouri William T. Kemper Fellowship for Teaching Excellence and the College of Education and Human Development Golden Apple for Teaching Excellence and the Outstanding College of Teaching Award. Beth was also an award-winning professor at Indiana State University prior to her employment at Mizzou.