ERIC Number: EJ1446115
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2023
Pages: 8
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Build the Teacher Pipeline Initiative: A Four-Pronged Approach to Address the Teacher Shortage
Julienne Cuccio-Slichko; Frances M. Ihle; Jennifer Gish
Journal of Special Education Preparation, v3 n2 p18-25 2023
To address local and the national teacher shortage, one college has launched the Build the Teacher Pipeline Initiative. The initiative is designed as a four-pronged, wraparound approach to not only recruit new teachers but also empower educators in elementary, secondary, and special education positions. The article outlines the goals and strategies of the four prongs -- free housing for new students, scholarships for career changers, flexible graduate study options, and professional development for pre-service and in-service teachers. In collaboration with pre-k to 12 field partners, we are not only recruiting interested high school students but designing professional development opportunities to support existing teachers including our 28,000 alumni. The article will discuss the efforts and outcomes thus far and offer suggestions for replication.
Descriptors: Teacher Shortage, Special Education, Special Education Teachers, Teacher Recruitment, Elementary Secondary Education, Faculty Development, Housing, Scholarships, Preservice Teacher Education, Career Change, Partnerships in Education, Alumni, Educational Opportunities, Program Descriptions, Undergraduate Students, Graduate Students, Teacher Certification
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Elementary Secondary Education; Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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