New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 6 - PRIMARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION
Chapter 60 - SCHOOL PERSONNEL - GENERAL PROVISIONS
Part 10 - MENTORSHIP PROGRAMS FOR TEACHERS
Section 6.60.10.8 - REQUIREMENTS FOR TEACHER MENTORSHIP PROGRAMS
Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 18, September 24, 2024
All mentorship programs must receive initial approval from the director prior to the first year of implementation and each year thereafter. To receive approval, public school districts, charter schools, or state educational institutions shall submit a proposed teacher mentorship program that aligns with and supports the public school district's, charter school's, or state educational institution's long range plan for student success. Teacher mentorship programs shall align with all competencies outlined in the state's educator effectiveness evaluation system, NMTEACH, in accordance with 6.69.8 NMAC, and all other competencies outlined in department regulation and guidance. The proposal shall describe how this mandatory teacher mentorship program for first-year teachers addresses the following.
A. Individual support for first-year teachers from designated mentors shall be aligned to all competencies outlined in the NMTEACH system and also include, at a minimum:
B. Structured and evidence-based training activities for designated mentors, which shall include the following, at a minimum:
C. Structured process for selection of designated mentors shall include:
D. Compensation provided to designated mentors, as determined by the relevant public school district, charter school, or state educational institution. Pursuant to Section 22-10A-4 NMSA 1978, a level 3-A license is the highest level of teaching licensure for those teachers who choose to advance as instructional leaders in the teaching profession and undertake greater responsibilities such as curriculum development, peer intervention and mentoring. LEAs may increase compensation for level 3-A license teachers.
E. Mentor quality, specifically guaranteeing that all designated mentors will be a level 2 or level 3 teacher who:
F. Requirements to complete a mentorship program.
G. Programming that is at least one year in length and includes provisions whereby support for an additional one or two years may be provided to teachers who do not successfully complete the first-year teacher mentorship program and continue to be employed in the public school district, charter school, or state educational institution.