Extended teacher preparation programs require students to take longer than the traditional 4 years to complete their baccalaureate degrees and qualify for teacher certification. A review of literature on the subject was undertaken primarily through the use of searches of the Educational Resources Information Center (ERIC) database. Findings of the…

The Holmes Group Report recommended strategies to create better, more professional teachers through longer educational programs, more liberal arts content, higher entry and exit criteria, and career ladders. Such reforms focus on urban needs and may increase rural teacher shortages, teacher salaries, and consolidation pressures. Contains 34…

Review of literature on four induction models (mentoring, fifth-year programs, alternative certification, and professional development) and case studies of beginning vocational teachers suggest that mentoring requires substantial commitment in time and resources; induction experiences are unique, so induction assistance programs need to be general…