Teacher
Incentive Program Applications Open Through December 1
The
applications
for the Teacher Incentive Program, better known as the
TEACH Act, are open through
December 1, 2024, per
§
20-9-324(3), MCA
. The Teach Act was established during the 2021 legislative
session to incentivize and enhance competitive base pay for early-career
teachers. The 2024-2025 school year will be the fourth year for the TEACH Act.
Districts must submit separate applications for each school, or Legal Entity,
applying for the program.
Districts must complete the application for the Teacher Incentive Program funding to demonstrate:
- 2nd and 3rd class districts: Base pay equal to 10 times the Quality Educator Component amount for the application year.
- 1st class districts: Base pay requirements above and base pay not less than 70% of average teacher pay.
A virtual training session for districts was held on October 8, 2024. Click here to view the training.