Reports the views expressed by Ontario educators in response to an earlier article on teacher induction programs. Discusses the need and rationale for induction programs, their funding and governance, professional status issues, enabling factors, the role of mentor teachers, and program evaluation. Contains 15 references. (SV)

Reviews current teacher induction practices in Ontario, Canada, and considers the relationship between school-system level programs and broad-scale government policy. Uses a policy analysis framework to examine induction interest and activity from 1988 through 1991. Discusses these findings within the 1993 policy context. School systems must…

Discusses the need for more formalized orientation procedures for beginning teachers in Ontario, Canada. Reviews the literature on the goals of induction programs, provision of financial and human resources, program content and management, and commitments required of participants, manager, and policymakers. Contains 32 references. (SV)