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=Welcome Initially Licensed Teachers and Mentors!=

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The Hickory Public Schools’ (HPS) Beginning Teacher Support Program includes first-year, second-year, and third-year beginning teachers (BTs). All beginning teachers receive support from mentors, building-level principals, and central office staff, and are evaluated by building administrators with the NC Educator Evaluation System.======

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The Program is designed to offer the necessary support for an individual’s professional growth during the first three years of employment. In addition to a mentor, periodic and formative assessments and the completion of a professional development plan assist the employee to document satisfactory performance. Use of mentors in schools assures that beginning teachers have access and support that is necessary for a successful beginning. This plan, a collaborative effort of principals, curriculum specialists and central office staff, has been developed over time as rules and regulations change concerning the orientation and support of beginning teachers.======



Important Links for Beginning Teachers and Mentors:




SEA System Sign Ups



Mentors

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