### Question
How does the law define teacher mentoring?


### Answer
Under *20 U.S.C. § 7801*, **teacher mentoring** is defined as:

> activities that—


(A) consist of structured guidance and regular and ongoing support for teachers, especially beginning teachers, that—


(i) are designed to help the teachers continue to improve their practice of teaching and to develop their instructional skills

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 7801*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 70-STRENGTHENING AND IMPROVEMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS > SUBCHAPTER IX-GENERAL PROVISIONS > Part A-Definitions**

