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


### Answer
The term **teacher mentoring** is defined in *20 U.S.C. § 1021* as follows -

> the mentoring of new or prospective teachers through a program that—


(A) includes clear criteria for the selection of teacher mentors who will provide role model relationships for mentees, which criteria shall be developed by the eligible partnership and based on measures of teacher effectiveness

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 1021*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 28-HIGHER EDUCATION RESOURCES AND STUDENT ASSISTANCE > SUBCHAPTER II-TEACHER QUALITY ENHANCEMENT**

