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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".04" citation="COMAR 13A.07.10.04" title_num="13A" subtitle_num="07" chapter_num="10" heading="General Requirements.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>Each local school system shall have a comprehensive induction program for new principals. Such programs should be differentiated based on the needs of the principal and should include such components as:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>A locally designed orientation program for all principals new to the principalship and/or local school system;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Ongoing support from a mentor; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Appropriate levels of staffing to plan and coordinate all induction activities.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>All principals new to the position or to the local school system shall participate in induction activities in year one. Beyond year one, participation in induction activities will be a local decision.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>To the extent practicable given staffing and fiscal concerns, local school systems shall consider minimizing system-wide responsibilities in the new principal’s first year.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>