Specifications include, but are not limited to: 1. Novice Teacher and Principal Induction and Mentorship: Establish and support high quality educator induction and mentorship programs that where possible are evidence-based and are designed to improve classroom instruction and student learning and achievement and increase the retention of effective teachers, principals, or other school leaders. 2. Meaningful Evaluation and Support: Establish and continuously improve human capital management systems, including educator evaluation and support systems. 3. Strong Teacher Leadership: Create sustainable teacher career paths that give teachers the opportunity to exercise increased responsibility and to grow professionally, while keeping effective teachers in the classroom. 4. Supporting a Diverse Educator Workforce Across the Career Continuum: Improve the recruitment, placement, support, and retention of high-quality educators, especially educators from underrepresented minority groups, to meet the needs of diverse student populations.
