Beginning Teacher Induction and Mentoring (BTIM)
Purpose of BTIM
The purpose of the Beginning Teacher Induction and Mentoring (BTIM) program is to establish or enhance a beginning teacher induction and mentoring program designed to increase retention of beginning teachers. Texas Education Code §21.458 states that public school districts and open enrollment charter schools may assign a qualified mentor teacher to each classroom teacher who has less than two years of teaching experience in a subject area or grade level.
Grant Funds
Grant funds can be used for:
- mentor stipends,
- mentor training, and
- mentor release time to meet/observe the beginning teachers
Mentor Teacher Requirements
To the extent practicable, a teacher mentor must:
- teach in the same school;
- teach the same subject or grade level as applicable; and
- meet qualifications as determined by the commissioner.
Mentor teachers are required to have:
- have at least three complete years of teaching experience and a superior history of improving student performance.
- have completed of a research-based mentor and induction training program approved by the commissioner;
- have completed of a mentor training program provided by the district
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For more information about BTIM or Mentoring, please contact Educator Initiatives at 512/463-2395 or eip@tea.state.tx.us.
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