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§ 6-117. Comprehensive induction program guidelines for new teachers

West's Annotated Code of MarylandEducationEffective: March 14, 2021

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Education (Refs & Annos)
Division II. Elementary and Secondary Education [Titles 2-9.5] (Refs & Annos)
Title 6. Teachers and Other Personnel (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 1. Personnel Matters (Refs & Annos)
Effective: March 14, 2021
MD Code, Education, § 6-117
§ 6-117. Comprehensive induction program guidelines for new teachers
Currentness
In general
(a)(1) The Department shall develop guidelines for the establishment of comprehensive induction programs for new teachers.
(2) In developing the guidelines under paragraph (1) of this subsection, the Department shall consult with local school systems and the Maryland Education Deans and Directors Council.
Scope of guidelines
(b) The guidelines shall:
(1) Include provisions concerning the following:
(i) Mentoring; and
(ii) Professional development training and support; and
(2) Incorporate the framework of the Teacher Induction, Retention, and Advancement Pilot Program.
Mentor teachers
(c)(1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, a mentor teacher for a teacher in an induction program shall be a highly competent teacher selected by the local school system who will work to instill in the teacher the skills and knowledge for the next generation of teachers.
(2) After the career ladder system established under Subtitle 10 of this title is well established, mentor teachers will be selected using criteria from the career ladder system.

Credits

Added by Acts 2006, c. 241, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2006. Amended by Acts 2021, c. 36, § 3, eff. March 14, 2021.
MD Code, Education, § 6-117, MD EDUC § 6-117
Current through legislation effective through May 9, 2024, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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