BEGINNING TEACHERS. 1. Wherever practicable, beginning teachers shall be provided with teaching conditions designed to assist them in being successful in their first (1st) year of employment. 2. Considerations may include, but are not limited to, the following: a. a carefully designed teaching assignment whereby the most demanding classes are not the responsibility of a beginning teacher; b. the assignment of a reasonable number of subject preparations, to beginning teachers, if possible, within their area of training; c. a comprehensive orientation to the school, its facilities and operations. 3. The parties shall request the Professional Development Committee to explore further strategies to assist beginning teachers, including the development of a mutually acceptable mentor program.
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