Part 1 Introduction Part 2 Part I: Conception and Contexts of Teacher Induction Chapter 3 Multiple Meaning of New Teacher Induction Chapter 4 Teacher Induction in International Contexts Chapter 5 School Cultures and Organizations and Teacher Induction Chapter 6 Teacher Induction for Diverse, Urban Contexts Chapter 7 Teacher Induction Policies at National and State Levels Part 8 Part II: Components and Impacts of Teacher Induction Chapter 9 Characteristics of Beginning Teacher Role Quality: Connections to Satisfaction, Commitment, and Retention Chapter 10 Influence of Teacher Induction on Teacher Retention Chapter 11 Influence of Teacher Induction on Mentor Teachers Chapter 12 Components of 1997-2008 Teacher Induction Programs: Reflections on Comprehensive Induction Systems Chapter 13 Exploring the Potential of Internet-Based Technology for Mentoring and Induction Programs Chapter 14 The University's Role in Supporting New Teachers: Glimpsing the Future by Examining the Past Part 15 Part III: Example Studies on Teacher Induction and Its Effects Chapter 16 Mentoring for Equity: Focusing New Teachers on English Language Learners Chapter 17 Bringing Content into Induction Programs: Examples from Science Chapter 18 Linking Induction to Student Achievement Chapter 19 An Investigation of the Achievement Effects of Mentoring: A Step Into Uncharted Territory