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Appendix C (Continued)

	Organization	Program Type(s)	Participation	Financing	Point of Interest
United States	Teacher induction is a state responsibility, and there are programs in 26 states. Some programs are state-run and others are school district-run.	Mentoring (most prominent), Seminars and Meetings, Model Classroom Observations, and Internships	Participation varies state to state. In some states, such as Florida or Connecticut, participation is mandated.	Method of financing varies considerably; some states and districts allot from their budges; others use competitive grant procedures; others provide no assistance, and in others school districts are the sole funders.	In the past 15 years, teacher induction programs have become more common and induction is being recognized as a critical period for professional growth.

* Note that Australia submitted responses compiled from several territories. These responses have been generalized, except in the case of the Northern Territories.

** Note that Canada submitted responses from two provinces, therefore information presented is not representative of the country as a whole.
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