### Question
How is the "induction program" defined?


### Answer
The term **induction program** is defined in *20 U.S.C. § 9813* as follows -

> a formalized program for new teachers during not less than the teachers' first 2 years of teaching that is designed to provide support for, and improve the professional performance and advance the retention in the teaching field of, beginning teachers

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 9813*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 78-SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, MATHEMATICS, AND CRITICAL FOREIGN LANGUAGE EDUCATION > SUBCHAPTER I-TEACHER ASSISTANCE > Part A-Teachers for a Competitive Tomorrow**

