Improving the Pipeline: Strategies for Recruiting Teacher Residency Candidates. Brief

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Title: Improving the Pipeline: Strategies for Recruiting Teacher Residency Candidates. Brief
Language: English
Authors: Fermanich, Mark, Finster, Matthew, Region 5 Comprehensive Center, Westat, Inc.
Source: Region 5 Comprehensive Center. 2023.
Availability: Westat. 1600 Research Boulevard, Rockville, MD 20850. Tel: 301-251-1500; Web site: https://www.westat.com/; Web site: https://compcenternetwork.org/meet-centers
Peer Reviewed: N
Page Count: 19
Publication Date: 2023
Sponsoring Agency: Department of Education (ED)
Contract Number: S283B190030
Document Type: Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education
Postsecondary Education
Descriptors: Preservice Teachers, Teacher Shortage, Teacher Education Programs, Barriers, Teacher Recruitment, College School Cooperation, Partnerships in Education, Educational Quality, Disproportionate Representation, Student Diversity, Minority Group Teachers, Debt (Financial), Licensing Examinations (Professions), Career Change, Career Choice, Financial Support, Educational Finance, Field Experience Programs
Geographic Terms: West Virginia
Abstract: A strategy for addressing persistent teacher shortages is to increase the number of viable teacher candidates enrolling in quality preparation programs from which candidates graduate ready for the classroom on day one. This research report, utilizing data collected through a review of the relevant literature and interviews with a convenience sample of five West Virginia educator preparation programs and three teacher residency programs from across the country, examines current challenges to recruiting individuals to the teaching profession and presents several approaches to improving recruitment of high-quality and diverse teacher candidates. These include implementing data systems to support effective recruitment, establishing partnerships between educator preparation programs and school systems, expanding the pool from which candidates are recruited, employing high-touch recruiting practices, and making preparation programs more accessible to traditionally underserved populations.
Abstractor: As Provided
Entry Date: 2023
Accession Number: ED626575
Database: ERIC
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