Region 9 Education Cooperative
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Region 9 Statewide Mentorship

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Program Purpose

The New Mexico Office of Special Education (OSE), in partnership with Region 9 Education Cooperative (REC9), primary purpose is to provide a support system for first through third-year teachers. This is achieved through high-quality professional development and mentoring, ensuring an effective transition into the teaching field. This focus enhances the retention of capable teachers in the classroom, ensuring academic success for our students.

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Data Driven Instructions Year 2 Participants

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Meeting Recordings

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Forms

Required Paperwork Important Dates

Mentors

Fall Important Dates

  • 2025–2026 Region 9 Mentorship Program Survey: Submit by September 30, 2025
  • Fall Contact Log: Submit by December 12, 2025
  • Fall Peer Observation Form (Mentor Observation of Mentee): Submit by December 12, 2025
  • Fall Professional Development Log: Submit by December 12, 2025

Other Important Paperwork

  • Assurances – This is required prior to the payment of the stipend.

Spring Important Dates

  • Spring Contact Log: Submit by May 8, 2026
  • Spring Peer Observation Form: Submit by May 8, 2026
  • Spring Professional Development Log: Submit by May 8, 2026

Mentees

Fall Important Dates

  • Fall Professional Development Log: Submit by December 12, 2025
  • 2024–2025 Region 9 Statewide Mentorship Program Survey: Submit by September 30, 2025
  • Contact Log and Observation will be submitted by Mentor by: December 12, 2025

Spring Important Dates

  • Spring Professional Development Log: Submit by May 8, 2026
  • Spring Contact Log: Mentor will submit by May 8, 2026
  • End of Year Survey: Submit by May 8, 2026

Other Important Paperwork

  • Assurances – This is required prior to the payment of the stipend.

Resources (Optional)

Advancing Equity, Access, and Quality Education

Cutting-Edge Statewide Mentorship


Networking and Collaboration Statewide

Networking and Collaboration Statewide

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Helpful Resources

Please note that registration after October 10 will result in being placed on a Spring Cohort list.

Special Education Teacher Registration

Mentee

First through Third Year Teachers

  • Meet NMAC requirements for mentorship

Mentor

Experienced Teachers

  • Must hold a Level 2 or Level 3 license
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