In a time of localized teacher shortages, declining interest in teaching, and calls to diversify the educator workforce, states across the country are innovating to transform teacher recruitment, preparation, and hiring. Mississippi stands out for taking a creative approach to addressing critical shortages by piloting three initiatives: Grow Your…

This qualitative research study was focused on equitable access that promotes a more balanced distribution of highly effective teachers across school systems, particularly in those settings where there are higher concentrations of underserved student populations. Research has shown the lowest poverty students were twice as likely to have access to…

CONCERNED ABOUT DEVELOPING A COORDINATED, COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM, THE GOVERNOR'S COMMISSION TO STUDY THE EDUCATIONAL NEEDS OF HANDICAPPED CHILDREN IN MARYLAND COMPILED INFORMATION FROM STUDY COMMITTEES, TESTIMONY, AND PERTINENT LITERATURE. EIGHT RECOMMENDATIONS ARE DETAILED IN THE REPORT--(1) THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A GOVERNOR'S INTERDEPARTMENTAL…

Describes the essential characteristics, development, implementation, and anticipated benefits of an innovative New Jersey program that will allow local districts to hire and train for certification prospective teachers who have college degrees and subject area expertise. (PGD)

This report provides an overview of the federally funded State Improvement Grants (SIGs). Information was obtained from the 17 individual state profiles compiled for the Regional Resource Center Network SIG Report. Results of the analysis found: (1) 18 states were awarded SIGs in 1999 and the average SIG award was $1,002,949; (2) recruitment and…

This volume reports the results of an extensive study of state teacher policies and programs. It is based on the idea that the extraordinary level of state activity in recent years, if coupled with the interests and aspirations of teachers themselves, can be the foundation for a renewal of the teaching profession. Section 1 describes innovative…

State-sponsored programs that seek to attract college students to teaching by paying off a portion of their student loans for each year they teach are reviewed and discussed. (MSE)

The Louisiana Community and Technical College System is invited to design a core curriculum for associate degree programs for paraprofessionals and other individuals interested in the field of education. All candidates who pursue Associate of Applied Science Degrees for Paraprofessionals will receive special training that will assist them in…

This updated report provides illustrative examples of more than 100 projects and activities of California State University (CSU) which address CSU involvement with California public schools. Focus is on activities in four areas: (1) meeting the needs of diverse student populations; (2) strengthening K-12 curriculum and instruction; (3) recruiting,…

This report provides a comprehensive view of teacher preparation, program approval, and teacher selection practices in Pennsylvania and other states. The major premise is that, due to changing student and teacher demographics, Pennsylvania has an opportunity to improve the quality of the teaching force as teachers retire and as Pennsylvania raises…

SIXTY VOCATIONAL EDUCATION LEADERS FROM 18 STATES MET FOR A 2-WEEK SEMINAR IN JULY 1967 TO GAIN--(1) EXPERIENCE IN CONFERENCE LEADING AND OTHER LEADERSHIP TECHNIQUES, (2) AN INSIGHT INTO THE POSSIBILITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF LEADERSHIP IN VOCATIONAL-TECHNICAL EDUCATION, (3) AN UNDERSTANDING OF TRENDS AND FUTURE DEVELOPMENTS, AND (4) AN INSIGHT…

THE KANSAS PLAN IS DESIGNED TO HELP ESTABLISH NEW LOCAL ADULT BASIC EDUCATION PROGRAMS, AND TO EXPAND AND IMPROVE EXISTING ONES. INSTRUCTIONAL CONTENT WILL INCLUDE READING AND WRITING, SPEAKING AND LISTENING SKILLS, CITIZENSHIP, CONSUMER EDUCATION, HUMAN RELATIONS, AND FAMILY LIFE EDUCATION. EARLY STAGES OF PLANNING (TO JUNE 30, 1966) WILL STRESS…

Considers the potential of alternative route preparation and teacher certification programs for meeting the needs of urban schools by examining the Provisional Teacher Program in New Jersey and the experiences of 75 elementary school teachers, 24 secondary school English teachers, and 30 secondary school mathematics teachers over 4 years. (SLD)

The Handicapped Children Project (HCP) was established to ascertain the southern region's needs and resources in special education teacher training programs. It was intended to encourage inservice training, to assist in planning for cooperative use of training and research resources, to provide information to states, and to assist in planning…