; (B) with— (i) a baccalaureate degree in an academic major in an early childhood or related field; or (ii) an associate’s degree in an early childhood or related educational area; and (C) who has demonstrated a high level of knowledge and use of content and pedagogy in the relevant areas associated with quality early childhood education. (19) Homeless child The term homeless child means an individual who is a homeless child or youth under section 725 of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act ( 42 U.S.C. 11434 ). (20) Induction program The term induction program means a formalized program for new teachers or school leaders, during not less than the teachers’ or school leaders’ first 2 years of, respectively, teaching or leading, that is designed to provide support for, and improve the professional performance and increase the retention in the education field of, beginning teachers or school leaders. Such program shall promote effective teaching or leadership skills and shall include the following components: (A) High-quality mentoring. (B) Periodic, structured time for collaboration, including with mentors, as well as time for information-sharing among teachers, principals, other school leaders and administrators, other appropriate instructional staff, and participating faculty or program staff in the partner institution. (C) The application of evidence-based instructional practices. (D) Opportunities for new teachers or school leaders to draw directly on the expertise of mentors, faculty or program staff, and researchers to support the integration of evidence-based research with practice. (E) The development of skills in evidence-based instructional and behavioral interventions. (F) Faculty or program staff who— (i) model the integration of research and practice in the classroom and school