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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".04" citation="COMAR 13A.07.01.04" title_num="13A" subtitle_num="07" chapter_num="01" heading="Programmatic Requirements.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>Each local school system shall establish and maintain a comprehensive induction program for all new teachers that is at least 3 years in duration.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Each local school system shall establish and maintain a comprehensive induction program for all veteran teachers that is at least 1 year in duration.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>Each comprehensive induction program shall be designed with a coherent structure and consistent focus to ensure an integrated, seamless system of support for participating teachers and provide them with the knowledge and skills necessary to be successful in their classrooms and schools and prepare them to stay in the profession.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>A comprehensive induction program may be developed and implemented in collaboration with an institution of higher education.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="E.">
    <text>Each comprehensive induction program shall include:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>An initial orientation;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Ongoing participation in an educator professional learning community​;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>A plan for professional licensure, if applicable;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Specialized professional learning on the knowledge and skills new educators need that is aligned with the Maryland-recognized professional learning standards incorporated by reference in Regulation .02 of this chapter;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>Professional learning on State and local school system initiatives and priorities, including the teacher evaluation system, career ladder for educators, and the College and Career Readiness Standards;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(6)">
      <text>Professional learning and support for working with students with disabilities, multi-lingual learners, and differentiating instruction;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(7)">
      <text>Professional learning for using technology in education aligned with the International Society for Technology in Education Standards for Educators incorporated by reference in Regulation .02 of this chapter;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(8)">
      <text>Review and assessment of the principles of the Model Code of Ethics for Educators incorporated by reference in Regulation .02 of this chapter;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(9)">
      <text>Job-embedded individualized and differentiated mentoring​;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(10)">
      <text>Regularly scheduled opportunities for new teachers to observe and co-teach with skilled teachers, including follow-up discussions of the experiences​;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(11)">
      <text>Assistance for new teachers with planning instruction;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(12)">
      <text>Observations of instruction with feedback;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(13)">
      <text>Ongoing professional learning on the multi-tiered system of supports (MTSS) framework to support all students; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(14)">
      <text>A schedule aligned to the Career Ladder for Educators​ established in Education Article, §6-1003, Annotated Code of Maryland.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="F.">
    <text>Each local school system may identify a program coordinator who will plan and facilitate induction activities by:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Communicating with principals and other school leaders about induction activities;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Building and maintaining partnerships with local institutions of higher education to ensure a seamless transition from graduation to induction; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Overseeing the evaluation of the comprehensive induction program.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="G.">
    <text>The comprehensive induction program shall include ongoing professional learning for school leaders. Professional learning may address the following:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Retention strategies;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Creating the climate and systems for induction;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Working with mentors and new teachers; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Aligning induction supports with local school system initiatives and strategies.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>