Who will be included in the Novice Program?
Some provide a CT for anyone who is new to the district, including teachers who have taught elsewhere. Other districts limit their program to those teaching for the first time. Still other districts make individual decisions based on whether they think a new teacher needs support. The size of the Novice program, which affects which new teachers will be included, depends largely on the budget and the availability of CTs. Most districts try to support as many new teachers as possible. However, when resources are tight, districts may target them toward the teachers who seem to need them most. For example, Minneapolis first assesses new teachers who have achieved tenure in other districts to see if they need to be in the program. Rochester includes all first-time teachers and, if enough CTs are available, some experienced teachers who are new to the district. Many districts prefer to include all new teachers, regardless of their past teaching experience. For example, Cincinnati hires teach
