An Examination of Longitudinal Attrition, Retention and Mobility Rates of Beginning Teachers in Washington State

This study examines the attrition, retention, and mobility patterns of beginning teachers in Washington state over a five year period. Specifically, it calculates the rates at which elementary and secondary school teachers who begin their careers in Washington state remain in their teaching positions, move to other schools in their same school district,move to other school districts in the state, or exit the Washington education system over a period covering the years 2000-01 through 2004-05.