2. TEAM Teacher Education And Mentoring Bridging the Journey from Preparation through Professional Practice Connecticuts Teacher Induction Program

16. Participating in the TEAM module process raised student achievement. 89% (Beginning teachers, mentors, administrators, district facilitators and reviewers)

17. Students 172-High School Pre- School 173-Middle Schools Kindergarten College Beginning Teachers mentors 18- Technical High Schools 18-Charter Schools Veteran Teachers Retired Teachers Principals 169 districts 25 Magnet Schools 664- Elementary schools 6 regional educational service centers The Impact Of TEAM 56 Private Education Facilities

19. New teachers need a supportive community, where there is "structure, support, consistency and the freedom to take risks." (Sargent, 2003, p. 45)