Hello #VAESPchat ! My name is Tika, and I am a proud principal of a PK-5 school in Las Vegas.
Educators Rising A3 (cont) - #VAESPChat Did you know that 60% of teachers end up teaching within 20 miles of where they went to high school? The only way to ensure we eliminate shortages is to grow teachers from our students and paraprofessionals in our community!
Hello! I am Megan, an elementary AP in Mont. Co.
During conversations or in an interview....listen for their passion about kids!!! #VAESPchat
A2 We try very hard to retain our teachers through voice, choice, and the focus of teaching and understanding our students and families. #VAESPchat
A2: I could talk about this for hours! Itโs all about building and strengthening relationships. Prioritizing People! Itโs not a day, a week, an event, a gift. Itโs an ongoing commitment to THE MOST IMPORTANT ASSETโYour people. #VaespCHAT
Hello #VAESPChat !!! Iโm so glad to be with you tonight. Share your name, role, school/district and letโs get warmed up with this Q1:
A4: And my personal favorite idea is budgeting for an Executive Director of CheerโI know one who could tackle even the most challenging recruitment and retention issues! #VaespCHAT James Lane
Miguel from Texas. Director and former principal. Looking forward to this topic. #VAESPChat
#VAESPChat Q3- letโs delve into how you can create a teacher pipeline in your community. Even in elementary schools we can build excitement about teaching as a career, so hereโs the next question:
A3: We have an Alternative Model for Professional Studies (AMPS) program for career switchers or those with other degrees. We also have a Teachers for Tomorrow program and partner with our local high schools.
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A1: Our best strategy is letting them tour our school and talk openly with our team. Our teammates are Top Dog Recruiters and they donโt even know it. Authenticity!! #VaespCHAT
A2; This should always be a priority. I remind new administrators to never forget what it is like being a teacher and what ever we can do to reduce work or remove barriers or make life easier we should do. #VAESPchat
A1 I donโt know if it is a secret, but sharing the great things about your school on X and FB helps. #VAESPchat
A1: Once you find them, keep them happy, value them, empower, and grow them. Finding teachers that are more than qualified sometimes is difficult. The key is to grow the teachers you have and build them. #VAESPChat
A1) Recruit by always telling your story! Leverage social media so that people want to be a part of your team! #vaespchat
Q4 - #VAESPChat , Ok, great responses so far! Another great strategy is to work with education preparation programs to provide internships (student teachers), apprenticeships, and residencies in your school, so:
