Our 2007 report identified three factors that contribute to teacher turnover-school governance, student behavior, and limited career opportunities. School districts and the Department of Education have taken some steps to address these factors. The department has continued to implement the William Cecil Golden Professional Development Program for School Leaders. Districts have offered more professional development programs to their teachers on classroom management. However, the department should take additional steps to identify effective classroom management techniques. The state has not yet developed a proposed career ladder system for teachers, but current funding constraints may preclude additional efforts in this area at this time.
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