New instructors are encouraged to attend at least one orientation session so they can observe the methods used and the responses given from new students. They are invited to attend as often as they want to after that.
We also conduct a mandatory 16 hour training workshop session for all instructors prior to being in the classroom. We cover these issues with them at that time. Part of the training includes asking the students what 'backup' plans the students have when the meet with them the first time so the students are hearing the same story from all of us.
