Cautionary Notice: As added and amended by SBX3 4 (Ch. 12, Third Extraordinary Session, Statutes of 2009) and ABX4 2 (Ch. 2, Fourth Extraordinary Session, Statutes of 2009), Education Code 42605 grants district flexibility in "Tier 3" categorical programs. The Newport-Mesa Unified School District has accepted this flexibility and thus is deemed in compliance with the statutory or regulatory program and funding requirements for these programs for the 2008-2009 through 2012-2013 fiscal years. As a result, the district may temporarily suspend certain provisions of the following policy or regulation that reflect these requirements. For further information, please contact the Superintendent or designee.
The Governing Board encourages experienced, qualified teachers to provide mentoring and support services to beginning teachers, interns, and other teachers who would benefit from guidance and assistance designed to enhance teacher performance and improve student learning. The district shall provide a stipend to mentor teachers in accordance with law, Board policy, and administrative regulation.
(cf. 4112.2 - Certification)
(cf. 4112.21 - Interns)
(cf. 4131.1 - Beginning Teacher Support/Induction)
(cf. 4139 - Peer Assistance and Review)
The Superintendent or designee shall establish procedures for the nomination and selection of teachers to serve as mentors and shall verify that selected teachers fulfill the qualifications specified in law and administrative regulation. The Board shall approve the final designation of mentor teacher(s) upon recommendation of the Superintendent or designee.
The Superintendent or designee shall determine the specific duties and responsibilities of mentor teachers and shall assign interns and beginning teachers to each mentor teacher. He/she shall coordinate mentor teacher activities with other programs designed to support and enhance teachers' skills.
(cf. 4115 - Evaluation/Supervision)
(cf. 4131 - Staff Development)
(cf. 4315.1 - Staff Evaluating Teachers)
Certificated Staff Mentoring Program
The Superintendent or designee shall ensure that the district meets its obligations under this program to: (Education Code 44561)
1. Provide each mentor teacher with an annual salary stipend in accordance with Education Code 44562 and the annual State Budget Act
2. In assigning the mentor teacher, give priority for services to candidates participating in an alternative certification program pursuant to Education Code 44380-44387 and then to beginning teachers participating in the Beginning Teacher Support and Assessment program pursuant to Education Code 44279.1-44279.7
3. Assure that the mentor teacher has received training to serve in a mentor capacity or has previously served as a mentor in programs for new teachers, including, but not limited to, induction or intern programs
4. Provide the mentor teacher with adequate time and material resources to assist beginning teachers
Legal Reference:
EDUCATION CODE
44279.1-44279.7 Beginning Teacher Support and Assessment Program
44380-44387 Alternative certification
44450-44468 Teacher Education Internship Act of 1967 (university interns)
44500-44508 Peer Assistance and Review Program
44560-44562 Certificated Staff Mentoring Program
44830.3 Interns, professional development and guidance
52052 Academic performance index
CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 5
80021 Short-term staff permit
80021.1 Provisional internship permit
80026.5 Guidance and assistance for emergency permit holders
Management Resources:
COMMISSION ON TEACHER CREDENTIALING PUBLICATIONS
Final Report of the Individual Evaluation of the Beginning Teacher Support and Assessment Program, April 2002
Standards of Quality and Effectiveness for Professional Teacher Induction Programs (SB 2042), March 2002
California Standards for the Teaching Profession, 1997
WEB SITES
CSBA: http://www.csba.org
Beginning Teacher Support and Assessment: http://www.btsa.ca.gov
California Department of Education: http://www.cde.ca.gov
Commission on Teacher Credentialing: http://www.ctc.ca.gov
Policy NEWPORT-MESA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
adopted: September 8, 2009 Costa Mesa, California