As used in this part 2, unless the context otherwise requires: “Department” means the department of education created and existing pursuant to section 24-1-115. “Educator preparation program” means an approved program of preparation, as defined in section 22-60.5-102 (8), or an alternative teacher program, as defined in section 22-60.5-102 (5), or other organization that provides […]
There is created in the department the educator recruitment and retention program. The purpose of the program is to provide support to members of the armed forces, nonmilitary-affiliated educator candidates, and local education providers to recruit, select, train, and retain highly qualified educators across the state. The program is designed to accomplish the following goals: […]
The department shall make the following services available through the program to local education providers and program participants upon request: Educator recruitment support through one-on-one counseling; Educator recruitment through career and teacher job fairs; Substitute teacher boot camps for newly authorized substitute teachers and the employing local education provider; Job placement platforms for educators and […]
A member of the armed forces who seeks to receive financial assistance through the program must submit a program application within three years after retirement or separation from the military. If a program application is not submitted within three years after retirement or separation, a member of the armed forces is not eligible for financial […]
The department, as part of its annual budget request, shall prepare an annual progress report on implementing the program. At a minimum, the report must include for the immediately preceding budget year: The number of individuals reached through program communications; The total number of applicants; The total number of qualified program participants; The total amount […]
