In May 2008, the legislature passed Public Act 08-107, which called for the replacement of the BEST program with a new beginning teacher program, effective July 1, 2009. Legislation passed in October 2009, established the new TEAM Program as a replacement for BEST, to begin with 2010-2011 school year.

The following documents contain an update reflecting current planning for the new program:

• Commissioner's Letter to Superintendents
• Notice Regarding Passage of Legislation Establishing TEAM,  October 2009
• Letter to new initial certificate holders
  

Mentor Resources

• Connecticut Common Core of Teaching (1999)
• Conversation points
• Mentor Guide 2008-2009 for Year 2 Teachers
• Mentor Guide 2008-2009 for Year 1 Teachers
• Mentor Guide - Supplemental Resources

Other Bureau Initiatives and Related Resources

Connecticut Standards and Guidelines for Teaching, Learning and Leadership

Praxis Information

Connecticut Administrator Test

School Leadership Resources and BEST Practices

State Action for Education Leadership Project (SAELP)

Department of Education Resources

• Educator Preparation and Certification
  
• Curriculum and Instruction

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