Cover -- Title Page -- Copyright -- Table of Contents -- Chapter 1: The Problem: Unforeseen Difficulties -- Chapter 2: The Solution: A Beginning Teacher Assistance Program -- Chapter 3: Developing an Assistance Program -- Chapter 4: Mentors -- Chapter 5: Needs Assessment -- Chapter 6: Forms of Initial Assistance -- Chapter 7: Forms of Ongoing Assistance -- Chapter 8: Summative Program Evaluation -- References -- Resources for Practitioners -- Index -- About the Authors -- Related ASCD Resources: Beginning Teachers -- Search this Book