The University of Northern Colorado Teacher Induction Partnerships program is designed to accomplish the transition from beginning or re-entry teacher to experienced professional in a smooth and effective fashion. The program provides a reality-based educational experience designed to assist beginning and re-entry teachers in developing and expanding their professional skills during the induction year. Program participants teach full time and attend monthly seminars, and earn a monthly stipend and graduate credits. The program provides professional course work along with field consultation and supervision. Participating school districts provide the context for the field experience utilizing a mentor/protege model. This program description examines the university and public school partnership, funding, program staff, partner teacher and mentor roles, retention, program development, and evaluation. (10 references) (JDD)