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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".05" citation="COMAR 13A.07.10.05" title_num="13A" subtitle_num="07" chapter_num="10" heading="Mentoring Component of the Comprehensive Induction Program.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>A local school system shall identify full-time or part-time mentors to support principals during their comprehensive induction period.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>In collaboration with the mentor, the new principal shall identify areas for focus of his/her professional growth.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>Mentors shall:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Demonstrate a knowledge base and skills to address the performance evaluation criteria and outcomes to be met by each mentee; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Have been a principal and have been rated as satisfactory or effective or be a retiree from a local school system and have been rated as a satisfactory or effective principal.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>Local school systems shall provide ongoing training for mentors as appropriate.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>