MENTORING FOR RESIDENCY TEACHERS Clause Samples
The 'Mentoring for Residency Teachers' clause establishes a requirement or framework for providing guidance and support to teachers who are in a residency or training phase. Typically, this involves assigning experienced educators to mentor new or resident teachers, offering regular feedback, classroom observation, and professional development opportunities. The core function of this clause is to ensure that residency teachers receive the necessary support to develop their teaching skills effectively, thereby improving educational outcomes and easing the transition into full-time teaching roles.
MENTORING FOR RESIDENCY TEACHERS. 2701 The Board shall provide mentors for all teachers required to participate in the residency program as provided for within H.B. 1 and new licensure regulations. Mentors shall be assigned to residency teachers based upon their area of licensure/certification. When possible, mentoring teachers shall work with teachers within the same building. Mentors shall be provided release time without loss of pay to observe the teachers(s) being mentored.