New to Teaching. 2nd year – (Mentor/Protégé): This is a follow-up mentoring program of support for second year protégés (staff members). Participation is voluntary and may happen at any time during the school year. This is a needs based system of support that could include group meetings and trainings, observations, coaching and the supports offered to the group listed above. There is no time requirement for participation in the mentoring program and no salary credit will be awarded to the protégé.