New teacher support pays off, says new study

Investments in high-quality support programs for new educators yield a significant return on investment for teachers, schools, and students, according to a new study released by the New Teacher Center (NTC) at the University of California, Santa Cruz. The NTC's cost-benefit analysis demonstrates that high-quality induction programs are beneficial both because beginning teachers stay in greater numbers and because those who stay provide more effective instruction.

The NTC's analysis found that every $1.00 spent on high-quality teacher induction programs provides a return on investment of $1.66 after five years. The return on investment is primarily a result of enhanced student learning and reduced teacher turnover costs. The study underscores how teacher induction programs are critical to helping schools retain their best and brightest educators and develop a highly skilled teaching force. Further, the study adds to the research evidence that only comprehensive, high-quality teacher induction programs produce such desired impacts.

For further information, visit the New Teacher Center website.