Six Steps of Induction: Step 6 - Focus on Results

Focusing on Results brings attention to the big picture - the overall health and impact of induction at your school. It is possible that the individual processes of your induction system are moving toward their desired states, but the “patient” is still not doing as well as expected. Is there evidence that your induction system is producing positive results in the five areas below?

1. New Educator Satisfaction
Are new hires satisfied with the type and level of support?

2. Teacher Retention
Are more teachers remaining at your school, since the implementation of your Induction Plan?
Are there links between certain types of induction experiences and longevity?

3. Job Satisfaction
Is there evidence that your induction system increases confidence and job satisfaction among faculty members?

4. Teacher Learning
Is there a connection between induction processes and improved pedagogy? Have teachers changed their instructional practices because of induction?

5. Student Learning
Has induction at your site led to increased student achievement?

After careful analysis of your data on satisfaction, learning, and retention, consider setting a SMART goal for each of these areas. With these goals in mind, review the Induction Rubric and reassess your school’s Induction Plan. Continue the six-step cycle, modifying the design or sequence as needed to ensure the continuous improvement of induction at your site.

Source: Randall Deich and Joy Rabin, HRD Program Facilitators