Creation of a new clinical experience program linked to an accredited institution of higher education. Provision of stipends for principals in clinical placements to supplement their salaries. Creation of a new principal mentor program. Conducting educator surveys of learning conditions, such as school climate and leadership, to provide quality feedback and inform school improvement efforts. Provide stipends for mentor principals to cover additional expenses and time. Any LEA that creates an induction or mentoring program with these funds shall address, at a minimum, these key program elements: Assignment of a mentor or coach from a similar school context and demographic before the start of the academic school year to the extent possible. Establishment of criteria to develop a rigorous mentor selection and training process. Inclusion of a formative assessment of or feedback on coaching and instructional support from mentors. Requirement that school and classroom observations of instructional and community leadership are conducted by mentors. Participation in a professional learning community or beginning educator peer network for at least two years, but up to three years, upon a new principal’s initial start date. Provision for collaborative planning and release time for new principals and mentors. CHAPTER 2: EFFECTIVE DATE SECTION 1. The effective date of this Act shall be July 1, 2017. SYNOPSIS Chapter 1: This legislation requires the state education agency to provide grant funding and technical assistance for the improvement of principal development, recruitment, selection, retention, and ongoing support practices, such as the establishment of a new principal induction program, in local school districts. Funding may be awarded through a competitive process that takes into account the need of the educational and human capital needs of the district as determined by the state. An LEA must apply to the state and complete a needs assessment to be eligible to receive financial and/or technical support. Chapter 2: This legislation shall go into effect no later than July 1, 2017.
Creation of a new clinical experience program linked to an accredited institution of higher education. Provision of stipends for principals in clinical placements to supplement their salaries. Creation of a new principal mentor program. Conducting educator surveys of learning conditions, such as school climate and leadership, to provide quality feedback and inform school improvement efforts. Provide stipends for mentor principals to cover additional expenses and time. Any LEA that creates an induction or mentoring program with these funds shall address, at a minimum, these key program elements: Assignment of a mentor or coach from a similar school context and demographic before the start of the academic school year to the extent possible. Establishment of criteria to develop a rigorous mentor selection and training process. Inclusion of a formative assessment of or feedback on coaching and instructional support from mentors. Requirement that school and classroom observations of instructional and community leadership are conducted by mentors. Participation in a professional learning community or beginning educator peer network for at least two years, but up to three years, upon a new principal’s initial start date. Provision for collaborative planning and release time for new principals and mentors. CHAPTER 2: EFFECTIVE DATE SECTION 1. The effective date of this Act shall be July 1, 2017. SYNOPSIS Chapter 1: This legislation requires the state education agency to provide grant funding and technical assistance for the improvement of principal development, recruitment, selection, retention, and ongoing support practices, such as the establishment of a new principal induction program, in local school districts. Funding may be awarded through a competitive process that takes into account the need of the educational and human capital needs of the district as determined by the state. An LEA must apply to the state and complete a needs assessment to be eligible to receive financial and/or technical support. Chapter 2: This legislation shall go into effect no later than July 1, 2017.
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