The Teacher Leadership Compensation (TLC) plan, jointly developed by Guthrie Center and Adair-Casey Schools, has been accepted by the Iowa Department of Education to start in the 2016-17 school year. The goal of this TLC program is to attract new teachers to the districts, and retain effective teachers by providing new opportunities, collaboration and rewards for professional growth. The program will add numerous positions at Guthrie Center Schools, including an instructional coach, seven peer coaches, and five mentor + teachers.