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Current State of MT

• Recruitment and retention has been a challenge
• 50% of first initial licensed teacher years 1-3 are no longer in the state
• 50 unfilled SPED positions across the state
• Number of emergency authorizations are up

Current State of MT

• Recruitment and retention has been a challenge
• 50% of first initial licensed teacher years 1-3 are no longer in the state
• 50 unfilled SPED positions across the state
• Number of emergency authorizations are up

Current State of MT

• Recruitment and retention has been a challenge
• 50% of first initial licensed teacher years 1-3 are no longer in the state
• 50 unfilled SPED positions across the state
• Number of emergency authorizations are up

Teacher Shortages Worse for Rural & Tribal Communities

Teacher Residencies

• A design solution