The guidelines for implementation of a mentoring program within a district are as follows:
- (1) Formal assistance is provided by a mentor teacher to a beginning teacher;
- (2) Any district may apply to the Department of Education for participation in the beginning teacher support program;
- (3) To the extent feasible, school districts may coordinate with institutions of higher education in the design, implementation, and evaluation of mentorship programs;
- (4) A participating district must have a plan for a mentoring program.
Source: 30 SDR 26, effective September 3, 2003.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1 , 13-43-55.1.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1 , 13-43-55.1.