What if you could hear from leaders in school systems all around the country? People who are finding innovative ways to solve problems and make strategic decisions as they work to hire, develop, retain and support teachers and staff? From superintendents to principals, from human resources to curriculum and instruction to special education, we’re talking with people who have something to say in K-12 – and we’re sharing those conversations here.
Fight Burnout (and the Teacher Shortage) with New Teacher Mentoring
Today we delve into the critical issue of teacher shortages – and how mentoring programs can be a game-changer. Lynette Thorstensen, a PD specialist in Brevard Public Schools in Florida, shares how her district is tackling this nationwide challenge head-on.
Get an in-depth look at Brevard’s comprehensive approach to supporting new teachers, including alternative certification pathways and the powerful role of mentorship. From “Survival Orientations for Success” to mock classrooms and ongoing mentor-mentee partnerships, Lynette’s detailed breakdown shows how support and continuous professional development can lead to higher retention and a more robust teaching workforce.
What You'll Learn:
Expanding the Path to Teaching: Discover how Brevard Public Schools are addressing teacher shortages through alternative certification pathways.
Mentorship Impact: Understand the critical role mentors play in supporting new teachers and reducing burnout.
Scaffolded Support: Learn about the step-by-step support systems in place, from Survival Orientation for Success (SOS) to New Teacher Academy.
Feedback-Driven Improvement: Explore how Brevard uses frequent feedback to continuously refine and improve their mentoring programs.
Practical Implementation: Get ideas for implementing similar mentoring structures in your own district to foster teacher retention and success.
25 Jun 2024
Forging New Pathways to Teaching
What is a Registered Apprenticeship Program in education? And how can it help school districts solve the teacher shortage?
Andrea Dickson, Director of Talent Acquisition in Brazosport Independent School District in Texas, shares how their apprenticeship program enables them to open teaching up to more people who want to teach — but who may otherwise have encountered barriers to entering the profession. She describes how they structure the program and offers specific steps for any districts seeking to implement a similar offering.
Highlights:
Innovative pathways: this alternative route to teacher certification makes it possible for participants to avoid the financial hurdles that come with the cost of a traditional teacher preparation program or taking time off of work.
Addressing the teacher shortage: The program is helping Brazosport ISD fill vacancies by offering on-ramps for internal and external candidates.
Supportive framework: Apprentices receive hands-on experience and mentorship from veteran teachers — and emerge from the program well-equipped from day one.
Community engagement: The program naturally enhances the diversity of the teaching workforce by attracting talent from the community.
18 Apr 2024
K-12 Lens: Highlights from Frontline’s Annual Survey Report
This episode of Field Trip looks at highlights from the inaugural edition of “K-12 Lens,” an annual survey report from the Frontline Research & Learning Institute.
Rebecca Strott, Vice President of Market Intelligence for research firm C+C, looks at the highlights from the survey, and explores the pressing challenges and emerging opportunities within K-12. From staffing challenges and strategies for retention to concerns around student mental health and cybersecurity to the integration of AI into education, listen as we consider the current state and future possibilities for K-12.
Timeline
00:00 - Introduction
00:25 - Exploring the "K-12 Lens" Survey with Rebecca Strott
01:46 - Deep Dive into Hiring and Staffing Challenges
04:39 - The Importance of Professional Development for Retention
06:00 - Addressing Student Mental Health in Schools
10:55 - Navigating Technology and Cybersecurity in Education
13:45 - The Future of Education: AI, Funding, and Data Analytics
18:40 - Interdepartmental Relationships and the Impact on School Operations
21:03 - Conclusion and Resources
Dig Deeper
K-12 Lens: Access the full report (https://www.frontlineeducation.com/k-12-lens-a-survey-report-from-frontline-education/) for a more detailed look at the data.
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