New Teacher Induction
Supporting New Teachers Through Induction
What is Induction?
Induction provides first-year teachers with the guidance, training, and professional connections needed to build confidence and succeed in their teaching careers.
Why should I participate?
Engaging with our Induction program community accelerates professional growth, improves teacher effectiveness, and increases retention and satisfaction as a teacher.
Montclair offers two induction pathways designed to support new teachers as they transition from preparation to practice.
Graduates can participate in Induction for All, a free one-year program that provides workshops, mentoring, resources, and connections with fellow first-year teachers, or the Comprehensive New Teacher Support Program, which offers three years of personalized coaching, professional learning, and leadership development.
Together, these programs help new teachers build confidence, strengthen their instructional skills, and develop successful, sustainable careers in education.
Induction for All: First Year Success
Starting your first teaching job is exciting, but it can also be challenging. Our Induction for All program helps new teachers make a successful transition from college to the classroom.
This free, one-year support program is available to all graduates of Montclair's Teacher Education Program. Participants gain access to practical workshops, helpful resources, and a community of fellow first-year teachers who understand the challenges of starting a teaching career.
The program includes:
- A Summer Induction Retreat to help you prepare for your first school year
- Professional learning workshops throughout the year
- Opportunities to connect and build relationships with other new teachers
- Support and guidance from experienced teacher mentors
- Access to ongoing resources and networking through MONTCLAIRconnect
Ongoing Support for Teacher Education Graduates
Induction for All is designed to help new teachers build confidence, strengthen their classroom skills, and feel supported during their first year. By providing training, mentorship, and a strong professional community, the program helps teachers succeed and continue growing in the profession.
All Teacher Education Program graduates are encouraged to join the New Teacher Connections and Induction Support Program on MONTCLAIRconnect to stay informed about upcoming events and connect with fellow alumni.
Comprehensive New Teacher Support Program
The Comprehensive New Teacher Induction Program offers three years of sustained support for graduates of the Urban Teacher Residency (UTR), Newark Teacher Project (NTP), Urban Teacher Project, and NOYCE Scholarship programs.
Designed in partnership with teachers, schools, and the district, the program provides coaching, professional learning, and collaboration opportunities that strengthen classroom practice and support P–12 student success. Over time, teachers grow into confident, effective, and engaging professionals.
Contact Us!
- Assistant Director, New Teacher Induction