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Mentor program expands supports for new teachers, gets $9,000 in additional BEST funds
Summary
District mentors reported adding 12 new mentors, serving 38 mentees (11 year‑1 BEST, 9 year‑2 BEST, 18 with 3+ years), and securing an extra $9,000 in BEST funds for stipends and substitute support to aid late hires and retention efforts.
Mentor program leaders told the Pullman School District board they have combined OSPI’s BEST induction supports with district negotiated mentoring to expand support for new and late‑hire teachers, schedule planned observations, and target extra assistance to struggling mentees.
Program presenters reported concrete data: this year’s mentoring cohort includes 38 mentees (11 BEST year‑1, 9 BEST year‑2, and 18 with three or more years’ experience) and the program added 12…
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