In this presentation a faculty member at Salem College, shares problems and advantages in the teacher induction program in North Carolina. Revised standards and guidelines for the preparation of educational personnel were adopted by the state in 1983 to establish quality assurance for teachers and administrators in North Carolina. New policies were developed for admission to and exit from teacher education progams, laboratory field experiences, teacher competencies in certification areas and in general and professional education, and collaboration between local education agencies and institutions of higher education during preservice teacher education and the first two years of teaching. Under the Initial Certification Program two-year initial teaching certificates are issued to beginning teachers in North Carolina. The program makes use of a support team comprised of a career status teacher, the school principal, and a third member knowledgeable in curriculum and instruction. Recommendations for improving this program conclude the document. (CB)