EDTW 516 - Recruiting, Retaining, and Reengaging Excellent Teachers

Studies from the Learning Policy Institute show that U.S. teachers leave the profession at twice the rate of teachers in other high-achieving countries, and that this attrition rate costs schools $7.8 billion a year. The crisis is growing each year, but few resources exist for how to combat it.

In this course, you’ll discover best practices for attracting, hiring, coaching, and nurturing excellent teachers. You’ll learn how to find the best applicants for your positions, assess whether applicants are a good fit for a position, and design effective job postings and interview questions. For your existing staff, you’ll review strategies for making good teachers into great ones, including conducting effective observations, providing meaningful coaching, and helping teachers set and meet goals that are important to them. Finally, you’ll take a deep dive into the issue of burnout, including how to prevent it and how to intervene when teachers show signs of wanting to quit.

By investing your time in this course, you will be able to proactively build and keep a great staff for years to come, saving yourself time and headaches down the road.