Interstate Teacher Mobility Compact

ABOUT

The Council of State Governments (CSG) is partnering with the Department of Defense (DoD) and the National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC) to support the mobility of licensed teachers through the development of a new interstate compact. This compact will create reciprocity among participant states, and reduce barriers to license portability and employment.

Current Status

The Interstate Teacher Mobility Compact (ITMC) has been finalized and is available for state enactment. A copy of the model legislation is available below:

Contributing Organizations

In addition to the National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification, the following organizations have contributed to the development process for the Interstate Teacher Mobility Compact:

  • National Association of Elementary School Principals
  • American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education
  • National Education Association
  • Council of Chief State School Officers
  • Education Commission of the States
  • Southern Regional Education Board
  • American Association of School Administrators
  • National Conference of State Legislatures
  • National Association of State Boards of Education
  • National Governors Association
  • National Council on Teacher Quality
  • National School Boards Association

Questions? Email: teachingcompact@csg.org