- (a) First-time superintendents (including the first time in the state) shall participate in a one-year mentorship to include at least 36 clock hours of professional development directly related to the standards identified in §242.15 of this title (relating to Standards Required for the Superintendent Certificate).
- (b) During this one-year mentorship, the superintendent must have contact with his or her mentor at least twelve times. The mentorship program for first-year superintendents must be completed within the first 18 months of employment in the superintendency in order to maintain the standard certificate.
- (c) Experienced superintendents willing to serve as mentors must participate in training for the role.
Source Note:The provisions of this §242.25 adopted to be effective March 14, 1999, 24 TexReg 1617.