Mentoring programs take many formats and serve several purposes. They are most commonly organized by local school districts, but may also sponsored by state departments of education, consortia of schools, educational service agencies, and teachers' professional organizations. Sometimes participation in a mentoring program is required for licensure or by local districts as a condition of employment.
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