After the first few weeks of school (the “anticipation phase”), novice teachers’ confidence can wane quickly. Principal support at this stage is crucial!

This article offers three ways you can help shore up novices’ confidence and cultivate the conditions that support efficacy. Using this three-pronged strategy can help you remind novice teachers that they have the power to “effectively and confidently impact student success” (Salinas-Oviedo, 2022).