Are non-public schools obligated to provide mentoring experiences for teachers in their employ holding an Initial certificate?
No. While the regulation for district professional development planning and mentoring experiences for Initial certificate holders does not explicitly apply to non-public schools, we encourage non-public schools to support their novice teachers by providing a mentored experience as a means to increase instructional skillfulness as they transition from preparation to professional teaching and to promote teacher retention. Non-public schools may submit verification of mentoring using the form Superintendent Verification of Mentored Experience.
