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| The New York State Mentor Teacher-Internship Program INFORMATION BULLETIN No. 200305View complete bulletin [233k] The New York State Mentor Teacher-Internship Program was established in 1986 with the enactment of Section 3033 of Education Law. It is designed to provide peer guidance and assistance to teachers in their first or second year of full-time public school employment. The program was funded throughout the late 80's, reaching a high of $16.5 million in 1990-91. No funding was provided in 1991-92, 1992-93 or 1993-94. In 1994-95 the state budget included $4 million for the program. Some 84 districts submitted applications; however, the funds were never released by the Division of Budget, so no programs were funded by the state. No funding was provided in 1995-96 or 1996-97. In 1997-98, $10 million was provided. Again, no funding in 1998-99 or 1999-00, but $5 million was provided for 2000-02. The state budget provided $6 million for the 2002-03 school year, $4 million for 2003-04, 5 million for 04-05 & 05-06. The f ollowing are highlights of the New York State Mentor Teacher-Internship Program guidelines. • The intern must be released from classroom instruction no less than 10 percent of the time. The previous requirement was 20 percent. Interns may now be served in their second year of their employment if not served in the first year. Previously funds could only support first-year teachers. • In order for a district to apply, a plan must be prepared consistent with the Taylor Law, i.e.; it must be negotiated between the teachers' union and the district. • A local committee, the majority of whom are chosen by the local teachers' union, must select eligible mentors. • Eligible interns are those who are full-time teachers in their first or second year of service in a particular certification area, holding a provisional certificate, a temporary license, or a New York City temporary per diem certificate. • The Regents adopted amended certification regulations effective September 2004, that require districts to provide initial certificate holders with a one year mentored experience. As with any policymaking, timeframe and content of new regulations are subject to change. • No Child Left Behind – Under the No Child Left Behind Act SEC. 1116, (b), (3), (x), any school receiving Title I funds found to be in need of improvement shall develop a school improvement plan that incorporates a teacher mentor program (see attached SEC. 9101, (42) for definition of teacher mentoring). Funds from Title I and Title II may be used to support a teacher mentor program. Attachments: • Section 3033 of Education Law The New York State Mentor Teacher-Internship Program • Part 85 of Commissioner's Regulations governing the NYS Mentor Teacher-Internship Program • SED Draft Guidelines for Implementing District-based Teacher Mentoring Programs • SEC. 9101, (42) Teacher Mentoring View complete bulletin [233k] |
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