Section 392-196-077. Conditions of the program.

Each teacher assistance program shall meet the following conditions:

(1) The program shall provide for:

(a) Assistance by mentor teachers who will provide a source of continuing and sustained support to beginning teachers, or experienced teachers who are having difficulties, or both, in and outside the classroom.

(b) Stipends for mentor, beginning and experienced teachers, which shall not be deemed compensation for the purposes of salary lid compliance under RCW 28A.400.200.

(c) Workshops for the training of mentor and beginning teachers.

(d) The use of substitutes to give mentor, beginning teachers, and experienced teachers opportunities to jointly observe and evaluate teaching situations and to give mentor teachers opportunities to observe and assist beginning and experienced teachers in the classroom.

(2) Mentor teachers shall not be involved in evaluations of their beginning and experienced teachers conducted pursuant to RCW 28A.405.100.

(3) Mentor teachers shall periodically inform their principals respecting the contents of training sessions and other program activities.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.415.250 and 28A.415.010. WSR 94-16-019, § 392-196-077, filed 7/22/94, effective 8/22/94.]

RCW 28A.415.250 and 28A.415.010. WSR 94-16-019, § 392-196-077, filed 7/22/94, effective 8/22/94.