ARTICLE 30 STATE MANDATES

Tiverton School District

A. In order to fulfill the RI Department of Education’s regulations for restructuring the learning environments at the middle and high school levels, all professional staff in grades 5-12 will act in the capacity of a student advisor within the school day. For the purpose of complying with these regulations “Advisories” shall be defined as structures for students to meet throughout the academic year with a minimum of one single adult; in addition to the school guidance counselor, in an environment with sufficient time and opportunity to support student achievement in the academic, career and personal/social domains. Each staff member will be knowledgeable about students’ social/emotional, academic, and career goals as well as supports each students’ progress towards graduation.

B. In order to fulfill the RI Department of Education’s regulations to develop a district plan to mentor teachers who are new to the district and for those teachers who are transitioning to a new position within the district, the Tiverton School Department will have the following positions provided appropriate federal funding:

1. District Mentoring Coordinator
2. Building Level Mentoring Facilitators (one (1) per building)
3. Mentor Program Trainer