(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.
(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.
(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.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Division II - Elementary and Secondary Education
Title 6 - Teachers and Other Personnel
Subtitle 1 - Personnel Matters
Section 6-101 - Eligibility for Certificate Necessary
Section 6-101.1 - Expedited Certification for Service Member, Veteran, or Military Spouse
Section 6-102 - Classes of Teachers' Certificates
Section 6-103 - State Superintendent to Keep Background Records
Section 6-105 - Duty-Free Lunch Period for Teachers
Section 6-106 - Volunteer Aides
Section 6-107 - Student Teachers and Student Interns
Section 6-108 - Immunity of School Employees From Civil Liability for Certain Actions
Section 6-110 - Teachers' Professional Organizations
Section 6-113 - Hiring Prohibition for Individuals Convicted of Sexual Crimes or Crimes of Violence
Section 6-113.1 - Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Instruction and Training
Section 6-114 - Printing of Social Security Numbers Prohibited
Section 6-115 - Teacher Identification Number
Section 6-116 - Principal Fellowship and Leadership Development Program
Section 6-117 - Comprehensive Induction Programs -- Guidelines
Section 6-117.1 - Teacher Induction, Retention, and Advancement Pilot Program
Section 6-118 - National Board Certified Teacher Pilot Program
Section 6-119 - Teacher Support Incentive Program
Section 6-122 - Training for Youth Suicide Risk and Students in Crisis
Section 6-123 - Teacher Collaborative Grant Program
Section 6-124 - Separate School Leadership Training Programs -- Items Included
Section 6-125 - Basic Literacy Skills Test -- Subject Specific Examinations