The nation is facing a crisis with the current teacher shortage and rapidly decreasing number of individuals choosing teaching as a profession. Texas has the largest public school teacher workforce in the nation. In nearly ten years in Texas, from the 2012-2013 to the 2021-2022 school years, the number of individuals obtaining a degree in education decreased 12% while the number of individuals pursuing Alternative Certification increased from 85,000 to 125,000. Research is plentiful indicating student achievement is impacted by the preparation, or lack thereof, a teacher receives and years of teaching experience. This dissertation in practice (DiP) relied on a qualitative approach to interview key personnel, using purposive sampling, in five Houston-area school districts to illuminate the strategies to address this dilemma. The data generated several themes of programming which were then presented to a focus group of administrators in the Conroe ISD school district. Findings recommended a vast array of programs and strategies the focus group supported to be considered for the Conroe ISD. A prioritized list was developed serving as the draft of a strategic plan the district could adopt. A strategic pathway to recommend an action plan to benefit school districts facing teacher shortages serves as a viable solution to this national crisis. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://bibliotheek.ehb.be:2222/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]