Policy
This paper identifies the components of policy that promote high-quality mentoring practice. It reviews and analyzes policies, rules, and regulations regarding beginning teacher mentoring with a focus on special education. The conceptual framework includes policies at the federal, state, and local levels. Federal and state policies provide resources, guidelines, and standards; state policies require mentor training and evaluation. District policy may have the most impact on the nature and quality of mentoring.
Eric Hirsch led this writing team, which also included Andrea Rorrer, Paul Sindelar, Shirley Dawson, Jenny Heretick, and Cal Lun Jia.
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