Under BTIM, districts may assign a mentor to each classroom teacher who has less than how many years of teaching experience?

• A. One year
• B. Three years
• C. Two years
• D. Four years

Answer: (C)

BTIM aims to provide structured support to teachers who are still early in their careers, helping them build essential classroom skills through guidance from an experienced mentor. The policy targets those in the initial years of teaching, recognizing that new teachers benefit most from mentorship as they establish routines, planning, assessment, and classroom management.

The threshold is two years of teaching experience. Districts may assign a mentor to teachers who have less than two years of experience, ensuring that those in the first two years receive guidance and feedback to develop effectiveness in practice. Teachers with more than two years typically have more experience and may not be covered under this mentorship provision, which is why two years is the best choice here.