Data collection & analysis
Evaluation data are used by CSBT to sponsor and conduct research to determine the effects of induction and alternative entry programs on teacher retention and development. Data collection and analysis lead to program improvement. |
Grant funded research
Building on the successes of past grant-funded initiatives, currently funded research projects help Western enhance efforts to improve the retention rate of first-year teachers in western North Carolina school systems. |
Prominent field research
Comprehensive, high-quality induction programs are gaining attention as one of the most effective strategies for improving new teacher retention rates. Over the past several years promising induction models have emerged nationwide. |
