### Question
How is the "mentor teacher" defined?


### Answer
The term **mentor teacher** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 9843a* as follows -

> an individual responsible for observing and assessing the classroom activities of a Head Start program and providing on-the-job guidance and training to the Head Start program staff and volunteers, in order to improve the qualifications and training of classroom staff, to maintain high quality education services, and to promote career development, in Head Start programs

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 9843a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 105-COMMUNITY SERVICES PROGRAMS > SUBCHAPTER II-HEAD START PROGRAMS**

