Diana A. Valishina

The relevance of this study stems from society's strategic demand for talent development and the growing role of competitive activities (listed Olympiads, championships, and competitions) as a tool for identifying and developing students' abilities. The key factor for success in this context is the readiness of mentor teachers to systematically support students at all stages of competitive testing. However, by analyzing the theory and practice of the topic, we can identify a contradiction: on the one hand, there is a demand for highly qualified mentor teachers, and on the other hand there is a lack of works and methodological recommendations, including those utilizing modern technologies, necessary for their training. The aim of the study is to determine the technological framework for developing mentor teachers' readiness to support students in competitive activities. The methodological framework consists of systemic, competency-based, and activity-based approaches. The leading methods were theoretical analysis, synthesis, and systematization of scientific literature presented in peer-reviewed publications, ensuring a representative source base. Based on a synthesis of approaches, a framework for mentor teacher readiness for competitive support was specified, including motivational, cognitive, activity-based, and reflective components. A systematized technological toolkit was developed to enable targeted development of each of these components. Based on the data obtained, prospects for designing comprehensive support for developing mentor teacher readiness for competitive support were substantiated: an online course, practice-oriented case studies, a criteria-based diagnostic toolkit, and methodological recommendations. The theoretical significance of the study lies in deepening scientific knowledge on the integration of modern technologies into the development of mentoring competences in teachers, as applied to the specifics of competitive activities and preparing students for them. The practical significance lies in the fact that scientifically-based technological solutions and a framework for readiness can be used to create training modules for mentor teachers focused on preparing them to support students in listed Olympiads and competitions.