Program Exemplar

District of Columbia Public Schools Leadership Initiative for Teachers (LIFT)

The Leadership Initiative For Teachers (LIFT) is a five-stage career ladder that provides high-performing teachers with opportunities for advancement inside the classroom, as well as additional responsibility and increased recognition and compensation.

Supporting Effective Educator Development (SEED) Grant Program

The SEED grant program from the U.S. Department of Education provides funding to increase the number of highly effective educators by supporting the implementation of evidence-based preparation, development, and enhancement opportunities for educators.

North Dakota Education Standards and Practices Board Reciprocity Agreement

North Dakota's reciprocity agreement establishes requirements for out-of-state teachers seeking certification to take coursework in Native American studies, cultural diversity, strategies for creating learning environments that contribute to positive human relationships, and strategies for teaching and assessing diverse learners.

Hawai'i Teacher Standards Board Reciprocity Agreement

This summary describes the Hawaii's efforts to increase the pool of teachers in the state by establishing different pathways for out-of-state educators to become certified in Hawaii at the provisional, standard, or advanced levels.

Creating a District Plan to Increase the Racial, Ethnic, and Linguistic Diversity of Your Educator Workforce: A Guidebook for Hiring and Selection

This guidebook from the Connecticut State Department of Education's Talent Office is intended to support districts and schools across Connecticut to increase the racial, ethnic, and linguistic diversity of their teacher and leader workforce.

Diversifying the Educator Workforce: Recruiting Washington Teachers

The Recruiting Washington Teachers program, led by the State of Washington Professional Educator Standards Board, seeks to grow a diverse future teacher workforce by introducing high school students to careers in education through teacher academies.

Minnesota Collaborative Urban and Greater Minnesota Educators of Color Grant

Minnesota colleges and universities with state-approved teacher preparation programs may apply for this grant to fund recruitment efforts for individuals of color, particularly American Indian individuals.

Florida Fund for Minority Teachers

This program aims to increase the number of minority teachers in Florida to better reflect the state’s diverse population by providing individuals of color scholarships to complete state-approved educator preparation programs. Recipients are required to teach in Florida public schools for a time equivalent to the number of years funding was received.

Tennessee Minority Teaching Fellows Program

The Minority Teaching Fellows Program is intended to encourage talented minority Tennesseans to enter the teaching field in Tennessee. The award is $5,000 per year for students who pursue a teacher certification at an eligible Tennessee college or university.

Minneapolis Public Schools Human Resources Equity and Diversity Impact Assessment

This report examines the extent to which Minneapolis Public School's human resources policies, practices, and procedures influence the recruitment, hiring, and retention of effective teachers of color.

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