Become a Partner

Gateway Induction partners with schools and districts that want a strong, steady way to develop early-career teachers while strengthening instruction, culture, and retention. Our work is grounded in research on teacher learning and growth, with a clear focus on teacher identity, reflective practice, and equitable teaching.

If you are exploring an induction partner for the coming year, we would welcome a conversation.

What Partnership Looks Like

A partnership with Gateway Induction is a structured, yearlong support system built around three essential elements:

1) Individualized Coaching and Mentoring

Participating teachers receive consistent guidance from trained mentors who support planning, instruction, reflection, and problem-solving.

2) Identity-Centered and Equity-Focused Professional Growth

New teachers are not only learning strategies. They are building professional identity, clarity of purpose, and sustainable habits for long-term professional learning and growth.

3) Evidence and Accountability 

We support documentation and progress monitoring required for induction while keeping the work grounded in authentic classroom practice.

What Your Teachers Receive

Teachers in partner schools typically experience:

• A clear induction roadmap with three induction portfolio milestones (Oct, Feb, May)

• Regular mentor conversations tied to real classroom needs

• Support setting goals, gathering evidence, and reflecting on progress

• Practical coaching moves that strengthen instruction quickly

• A professional learning stance that honors teacher voice and teacher agency

• Individualized communication and support from the induction program team

What We Ask of Partner Schools

We ask partner sites to provide:

• A site point person for communication and coordination 

• Scheduling support for monthly mentor meetings (where needed, as we do our best to align meeting dates with partner school calendars)

• A shared commitment to professional growth and equity-centered teaching

• Timely enrollment details and contact information for participating teachers

Timeline

A typical onboarding timeline looks like this:

• Spring: Partnership conversation, scope, and agreement

• Summer: Teacher enrollment, mentor assignment and training, orientation

• Fall to Spring: Mentoring/coaching cycles, reflection checkpoints, completion support

• Late Spring: Program wrap-up and planning for next year