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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.


Click here to view the final Montana Teachers Choose report.

 

Superintendent Elsie Arntzen is proud to serve our Montana families, students, and teachers. Families are the foundation of learning as our parents are our first teachers. Our students are our most precious resource and the future of this great state. As a teacher of 23 years, the Superintendent knows the importance of quality educators in the classroom and is working to ensure Montana teachers have the flexibility needed to put our Montana students first.

The Montana Office of Public Instruction (OPI) is charged with the responsibility of providing technical assistance in:

  • School Finance
  • School Law
  • Teacher Certification and Licensing
  • School Accreditation
  • Teaching and Learning Standards

The OPI staff administers a number of federally funded programs and provides a variety of information services, including the information systems necessary to assess student achievement and the quality of Montana’s elementary and secondary school systems.

Why I Became a Teacher

 

 

 

The purpose of the content standards revision process is to ensure Montana public schools are setting high academic standards for our great state. Find important information, ways to participate in task forces or negotiated rulemaking committees, and find opportunities for public comment.

Standards Revision Information

 

 


Hope Initiative: Whole Child Approach

Teach Initiative: Teacher & Educational Leaders

Learn Initiative: Academic Achievement

Ready Initiative: Community, College & Career


 

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