1. TEACHER SHORTAGE TASK FORCE Update to State Board of Education December 17, 2015

2. PARTICIPATION OF MEMBERS Over 90 members – Three Working Groups Legislative/Regulatory Community Internal SDE/State Board

3. Legislative Recommendations SUPPORT TEACHERS REMOVE BARRIERS TO ENTRY RECRUIT AND INCENTIVIZE

4. SUPPORT TEACHERS Recommendation #1 – Retired Teachers as Mentors

5. REMOVE BARRIERS TO ENTRY Recommendation #2 – Scholarship for Certification Exams Recommendation #3 – Recognition of Out-of-State Certification

6. REMOVE BARRIERS TO ENTRY Recommendation #4 – Pathway to Certification Through Approved Work Experience Recommendation #5 – Expanding Opportunities for Adjunct Teachers Recommendation #6 – Cost and Comparability of Certification Exams

7. RECRUIT AND INCENTIVIZE Recommendation #7 – Teacher Recruitment Program Recommendation #8 – Pay and Multi-year Commitment for Student Teachers Recommendation #9 – Teacher-Leader Program with Extended Contracts and Stipend