This quantitative study explores the effect of mentoring on new teacher retention in central Mississippi school districts. The survey analysis focused on six research questions, investigating how mentoring influences retention among beginning and novice teachers. Results indicate significant similarities in perceptions towards mentoring,…

The mixed methods study aimed to measure the impact professional development programs have on STEM professionals' job satisfaction and organizational commitment, specifically, through the level of participation in the professional development program, and employees' perceived effectiveness of said professional development program. Four research…

This study evaluates the effectiveness of Jamaica's Aspiring Principals Program, APP, administered by the National College for Educational Leadership, NCEL. The study is conceptually grounded in the Marzano School Leadership Model and the Tannenbaum Model of Training Effectiveness using a mixed-methods analysis of survey responses from 108…

This non-experimental quantitative study aimed to examine the relationship between principal coaching and principal job satisfaction. The study had two research questions: Is there a relationship between the coaching from central office administrators and principals' job satisfaction? Which coaching practices from central office administrators, as…

Demands placed on novice teachers, who must perform at the level of experienced educators from day one, underscore the need for effective educational mentorship programs. Without proper mentorship, many novice teachers leave the profession within five years. Successful mentorship programs contribute to teacher retention, student achievement,…

Purpose: The present study aims to examine to what extent the group guidance program affects the levels of couple burnout, occupational burnout and work engagement of fathers with children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Research Methods: In this research, a random pattern with a pre-test post-test control group in a quasi-experimental design…

The pipeline of college students seeking teaching positions is shrinking. The teacher shortage makes finding and retaining new teachers even more challenging. The cost of replacing existing teachers who leave is tremendous, and new teachers leave the profession at an alarming rate. This dissertation explored the lived experiences of new teachers…

This study explores the employee retention strategies implemented by administrators in educational institutions, focusing on Immaculate Conception College of Balayan, Inc. The qualitative case study involved 10 participants, including administrators and employees selected based on stable tenure and appropriate qualifications. Through face-to-face…

Orientation programs have traditionally been implemented to share information about the institution and typically involve consistent goals that connect new faculty to other colleagues, clarify and establish expectations, expose new faculty to the culture of the institution, and introduce each to the available services at the institution.…

On-the-job training (OJT) programs at private universities play an essential role in providing students with real-world experiences, equipping them with the skills and knowledge needed for future career. Researching the factors that affect the effectiveness of OJT is extremely necessary to complete and improve the quality of this training program.…

A problem in the field of education is a high rate of teacher turnover. Because the problem is reaching a crisis level, the purpose of this qualitative descriptive dissertation study was to describe influences of an Educational Support Program for novice teachers relative to their feelings of support, job satisfaction, and teacher self-efficacy.…

The purpose of the study is to address the teacher attrition affecting public schools in California, specifically with teachers with three or more years of classroom experience. A four-level leadership program, called the BICE model, created by Dr. Nolan in 2017, was used to examine the pre- and post-impact on experienced teacher satisfaction and…

Teacher attrition is a significant concern for many districts. Teachers cite leaving the profession for a variety of reasons. These high attrition rates have a negative impact on rural districts, creating a loss of experience and respect for the profession. The purpose of this study is to explore perceptions of leadership support and Grow Your Own…

Teachers leaving the profession before age of retirement is an ongoing problem in schools worldwide. While fewer teachers enter the profession each year, the number of teachers leaving the profession has increased. Many teachers listed lack of job satisfaction as a reason for leaving the education profession, while citing the lack of mentoring as…

High rates of special education teacher attrition negatively impact teachers and students. In an effort to address attrition and support new special education teachers, many school districts pair mentor teachers with novice teachers. Effective mentoring programs have been shown to alleviate some of the stresses of novice teaching and reduce the…