Montana Rural Teacher Project launches!
9 elementary and 8 secondary students, enrolled in the MAT program, were selected for the first cohort of the Montana Rural Teacher Project, a competitive grant program funded by the US Department of Education.
MRTP candidates are paid a “living wage stipend” (varies from $25K-$30K) for one year while earning MSU’s MAT to qualify for licensure. They then commit to three years of teaching in a rural school (possibly yours!) and receive two years of mentoring during induction. Note that eligible MRTP candidates must not be currently teaching on a provisional license.
MRTP schools that hire MRTP teachers also receive direct benefits. In addition to highly qualified teachers who receive mentoring during induction, school leaders and trustees are supported in executing best practices in teacher retention.
The MRTP collaboration provides two years of professional development to school leaders (principals and superintendents) through participation in
School Administrators of Montana’s Leaders Professional Learning Program. Montana School Boards Association provides trustees and board members with professional development.
We know amazing potential candidates are in our rural communities,
but we need your help finding them.
We need your network to connect us to candidates!