Maryland § 6-117
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 6-117, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 6-117.
(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.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 6-117
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Section 6-117 is part of the Maryland Code, the codified statutory law of Maryland. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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