High quality mentorship programs for beginning teachers and administrators are known to support educator retention and student success.
Senate Bill 283 (2023) allocates $8 million for one-time, non-competitive grants to mentorship programs in Oregon during the 2024-2025 school year. The purpose of the grant is to provide eligible beginning teachers and administrators with a formally assigned mentor who will support their professional development and improve likelihood of their retention. Grant funding is intended to continue existing mentoring relationships, as well as prioritize mentoring support for:
Educators who hold an endorsement related to special education.
Educators serving school districts in rural areas.
Educators who are diverse, as defined in ORS 342.433.
Educators who hold an emergency teaching license.
Announcements and updates will be posted to this webpage throughout the grant application, awarding, and program period.