1.           Mentor teacher waivers will be granted on a case-by-case basis through the application process established by the LDE and at no fee to the applicant, school system, or teacher preparation provider;

2.           The waiver will be issued by the LDE for educators highly recommended by the mentor’s principal and who possess one or more of the following qualifications:

a.           two years of highly effective Compass ratings;

b.           National Board Certification;

c.           statewide or national distinction for excellence in teaching;

d.           experience as a TAP mentor, master teacher, executive master teacher or certified TP evaluator;

e.           content leader experiences, as evidenced by participation in content leader training or redelivery of professional development; or

f.            master’s or doctorate in education and exemplary experience hosting student teachers.

3.           An individual mutually agreed upon by the LEA and the teacher preparation program provider who does not meet one of the waiver criteria listed in this Subsection may be approved for the waiver for a period of not more than two years.

*Please refer Bulletin 746, Louisiana Standards for State Certification of School Personnel, and Bulletin 996, Standards for Approval of Teacher and/or Educational Leader Preparation Programs for the Mentor credential requirements.