1. Begin building consensus around the most meaningful and relevant indicators of supply and demand for Idaho;
2. Precisely characterize each of the indicators;
3. Define what we expect to learn from the indicators and how they will guide policy, and;
4. Determine measurable goals.

This report explores a number of characteristics that contribute to shortages in Idaho, and begin to identify where policy can have the greatest impact. Among the findings in this report:

• Approximately 1,873 Idaho instructional certificates are issued annually; of those certificated individuals, approximately 33% do not serve in an Idaho public school.
• The attrition rate for Idaho teachers’ remains at a steady 10% annually, compared to approximately 8% nationally.
• Approximately 76% of Idaho’s attrition rate is made up of teachers leaving the teaching workforce before reaching retirement age, compared to 66% of teachers nationally.

The 2017 Teacher Pipeline Report will likely evolve over time, but this initial report provides a foundation for understanding the issues facing Idaho’s teacher pipeline.