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Overview of the Mentor Program Allotment

The 89th Texas Legislature has established new policy regarding new teacher mentorship in Texas. The Mentor Program Allotment will be repealed as of September 1, 2026. Therefore, School Year 2025-26 will be the final year of MPA implementation and there will not be a future application. Any school systems interested in receiving funding for new teacher mentorship should apply to the PREP Mentorship Program via the LASO 4 application. The LASO 4 application will be open from October 3, 2025 – December 3, 2025.

 

The Mentor Program Allotment (MPA) provides districts the opportunity to build or sustain beginning teacher mentoring programs aligned to research-based mentoring best practices with the primary goal of increasing student outcomes through increased beginning teacher retention and effectiveness.  Districts across the state may opt into MPA and, in doing so, commit to a rigorous set of requirements for mentors, district leaders, and campus leaders supporting beginning teachers. Participating districts may use MPA funds on mentor stipends, release time, and providers of mentor training.

MPA Cycle 4 runs from school year 2025-26 through school year 2027-28.

MPA Policy

Cycle 4 District Guidelines & Resources

The MPA Cycle 4 District Application closed Friday November 15, 2024.
MaterialDescription
MPA GuidelinesDescribes and explains the MPA requirements, updates, and the application process
Application Webinar and PresentationPre-recorded webinar provides further clarification and explanation on the application process
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)Provides responses to questions that were submitted by the September 20th FAQ deadline

MPA Approved Providers

Mentor Resources

List of Participating Districts

The following are lists of districts that are eligible to receive for Mentor Program Allotment (MPA) funding for each school year.

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Contact Information

Kyla Jaramillo
Director of Mentorship

Ricki Harrell
Teacher Leadership Specialist 

For questions, please reach out to us at mpa@tea.texas.gov.