Diversifying the Teacher Workforce Affinity Group

Description

This affinity group will focus on strategies to promote a diverse teacher workforce. Specifically, we will dive into promising strategies for attracting, supporting, and retaining a diverse teacher workforce. Have you been interested in understanding what states across the country are doing to prepare, hire, and keep teachers of diverse backgrounds? If so, this is the group for you!

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Meeting Materials

Session 1: Overview of Diversifying Teacher Workforce, and spotlight on Virginia with Dr. Willis

In our first session of Diversifying the Teacher Workforce we discussed what diversity means to us and established the framework of our affinity group: viewing diversity through the lens of attracting, supporting and retaining teachers of diverse backgrounds and experiences. Our guest presenter was Dr. Cassandra Willis from Virginia.

Additional Resources

Three Buckets and Eight Strategies: Recruiting, Supporting and Retaining a Racially Diverse Special Education Teacher Workforce Virginia Teacher Licensure Policy: Biases and Barriers to Diversifying the Workforce The Long-Run Impacts of Same-Race Teachers Who Believes in Me? The Effect of StudentTeacher Demographic Match on Teacher Expectations Session Discussion Padlet

Session 2: Resource Highlight -The Chronicle of Higher Education’s DEI Legislation Tracker and Spotlight on Hawaii with Dr. Janet Kim

In our second session of Diversifying the Teacher Workforce we discussed the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Legislation Tracker. Our guest speaker, Dr. Janet Kim, shared efforts in Hawaii to attract, support and retain teachers of color.

Additional Resources

The Chronicle of Higher Education - DEI Legislation Tracker Be a Hero. Be a Teacher University of Hawaii at Manoa Department of Special Education Hawaii Salary Modernization Project Understanding the Special Education Teacher Pipeline in Hawaii Understanding Teacher Compensation Session Discussion Padlet

Session 3: Resource Highlight – Culturally Relevant Education PD Pack and Spotlight on Florida with Dr. Keri Fogle

In session 3 of Diversifying the Teacher Workforce, we shared the CEEDAR Culturally Relevant Education professional development pack resource. We also heard from Dr. Keri Fogle from the University of West Florida who shared about Grow Your Own programs and in particular the Para-to-Teacher Tuition Support Program in Florida.

Additional Resources

CEEDAR CRE PD pack Para to Teacher Program 50 State Scan of GYO Policies and Programs Investing in Grow Your Own Teacher Programs

Session 4: Mentorship and Induction Resources and Spotlight on MS with Dr. Lisa White and Stacey Todd

In session 4 of Diversifying the Teacher Workforce, we highlighted 3 key resources on mentorship and induction. We also heard from Dr. Lisa White and Stacey Todd in Mississippi who shared how they are implementing a mentorship and induction program to retain, strengthen and diversify the special education teacher workforce through structured support and professional learning grounded in the High-Leverage Practices.

Additional Resources

GTL Mentoring and Induction Toolkit Retaining Personnel Induction & Mentoring (Article) Effective Mentoring Practices for Teachers of Color and Indigenous Teachers (Article) CEEDAR shortages toolkit Mentor Guidebook District Induction Manual Mentor Handbook Mentoring & Induction MDE website Fostering Inclusive Conversations Through Mentoring

Session 5: Resource Highlight – Comprehensive Center Network; Diversifying the Teacher Workforce Spotlight on Massachusetts with Claire Abbott and Darcy Fernandes

In session 5 of Diversifying the Teacher Workforce, we highlighted a resource from the CCNetwork focusing on teacher diversity and student success. We also heard from Claire Abbott and Darcy Fernandes in Massachusetts regarding their strategic and intentional plans to develop and sustain a workforce that is diverse, culturally responsive, well-prepared, and committed to continuous improvement, so that all students have equitable access to effective educators.

Additional Resources

Comprehensive Center Network - Educator Workforce Diverse and Culturally Responsive Workforce - Center for Strategic Initiatives Updated Model Rubrics for Educator Evaluation Updated Program Approval Guidelines for Educator Preparation Induction & Mentoring Guidelines and Resources MTEL Alternative Pilot DESE’s Educational Vision CASE Study: Where are all the BIPOC Teachers going?

Session 6: Diversifying the Teacher Workforce Spotlight on Recruitment in California with Eric Engdahl

In session 6 of Diversifying the Teacher Workforce, we highlighted 2 resources: One Million Teachers of Color and The Journal of Special Education Preparation. Dr. Eric Engdahl then shared how California is working to create a pool of candidates that look like the students they teach.

Additional Resources

One Million Teachers of Color Journal of Special Education Preparation Get the Facts Out

Session 7: Diversifying the Teacher Workforce Spotlight on Arizona with Jay Johnson

In session 7 of Diversifying the Teacher Workforce, Jay Johnson shared the rural perspective in Arizona and how important leadership is in creating and retaining a diverse teacher workforce.

Additional Resources

Tucson Values Teachers Arizona Rural Schools Association Rural Schools Teacher Shortage Why Rural Principals Leave Rural Research Agenda What’s the Cost of Teacher Turnover

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Center on Personnel Studies in Special Education (COPSSE)

Council for Exceptional Children (CEC)

Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)

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National Center for Informing Policy and Practice in Special Education Professional Development (NCIPP)

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