Section I (Continued) -
Developing Retention Strategies

20.	How involved, if at all, has your state agency for higher education been in developing strategies for retaining PK-12 teachers for public schools in your state?
	1.		Very greatly involved - Continue.
	2.		Greatly involved - Continue.
	3.		Moderately involved - Continue.
	4.		Somewhat involved - Continue.
	5.		Not involved (Click here to skip to question 23.)
	6.		Not applicable/Do not know (Click here to skip to question 23.)

21.	Which of the following offices, agencies, and institutions has your state agency for higher education collaborated with in developing strategies for retaining PK-12 teachers for public schools in your state? (Select all that apply.)
	1.		State education agency (SEA)
	2.		Governor’s Office
	3.		Legislative committees
	4.		Professional standards board
	5.		Public school districts
	6.		Public schools
	7.		Public school associations (e.g., PTAs, PTOs, etc.)
	8.		Teacher unions or associations
	9.		Colleges/universities
	10.		Businesses
	11.		Civic or community organizations
	12.		Other - Please specify below.
	13.		None of the above (did not collaborate)

	Please specify other entities here.

22.	Currently, what level of progress, if any, has been made in developing strategies for retaining PK-12 teachers for public schools in your state?
	1.		Completed
	2.		High level of progress
	3.		Moderate level of progress
	4.		Low level of progress
	5.		Very low level or no progress
	6.		Not applicable/Do not know

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Full Report: GAO-09-593

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