This WA parliamentary question seeks information about the induction process for newly appointed teachers, including its compulsory nature and specific details of the program. The answer clarifies the compulsory nature and exceptions.

AnsweredQoN 2422Legislative Assembly
Asked
2 March 2004
Portfolio
Education and Training

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(1) Is there an induction process for newly appointed teachers?
(2) If yes to (1), what does the induction process involve and who is responsible for conducting the induction program?
(3) Is it compulsory for all newly appointed teachers to undertake the induction process?
(4) If no to (3), why not?
(5) If yes to (1) and no to (3), under what circumstances would a newly appointed teacher not undertake the induction process?

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Answered
6 April 2004
Responded by
Minister for Education and Training
Response time
35 days
(3) It is compulsory for all teachers who have not taught in Western Australian government schools in recent years who are seeking to be employed by the Department of Education and Training to undertake the Teacher Entry and Orientation Program. (4) Not applicable. (5) Any re-entry teachers who have taught in Western Australian government schools in recent years. Any new graduates appointed mid year would only miss the initial centralised induction day.
(4) Not applicable. (5) Any re-entry teachers who have taught in Western Australian government schools in recent years. Any new graduates appointed mid year would only miss the initial centralised induction day.
(5) Any re-entry teachers who have taught in Western Australian government schools in recent years. Any new graduates appointed mid year would only miss the initial centralised induction day.

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