Mentor Program Allotment
Overview of the Mentor Program Allotment
House Bill 3 (HB 3), passed by the 86th Texas Legislature in June of 2019, amended statute that previously existed on new teacher mentoring and created the Mentor Program Allotment (MPA). The following sections of the Texas Education Code (TEC) and Texas Administrative Code (TAC) specifically relate to new teacher mentoring:
Mentor Program Allotment Components
Districts interested in applying for MPA funds for school years 2022-2025.
Districts implementing mentor programs using MPA funds for the 2021-2022 school year.
Approved Mentor
Training Programs
Districts may partner with MPA Approved Providers to deliver mentor training.
Districts that previously implemented mentor programs using MPA funds for the 2020-2021 school year.
Mentoring Resources for Mentors
Resources that mentors may find helpful in their work with beginning teachers.
Mentoring Resources for Districts
Resources that districts may use in their beginning teacher induction and mentoring programs.
Important Dates
Cycle 3 District Application
| Date(s) | Event(s) |
|---|---|
| January 10, 2022 | MPA district application window opens |
| January 24, 2022 | Deadline to submit written questions to mpa@tea.texas.gov by 11:59 p.m. (CST) |
| February 2, 2022 | Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) responses posted to MPA website |
| February 18, 2022 | MPA district applications due by 5:00 p.m. (CST) |
| March 2022 | TEA notifies districts of MPA application approval |
| Spring 2022 | Cycle 3 launch and planning |
| Summer 2022 | Cycle 3 implementation begins |
Allison Friedlander
Director of Teacher Leadership
Ruth Ye
Teacher Mentorship & Leadership Specialist
For questions, please reach out to us at mpa@tea.texas.gov.