#1SREB Transforming the Teaching Profession in North Carolina Where Policy Meets Practice Dr. Stephen Pruitt Megan Boren SREB Presentation to the North Carolina State Board of Education January 7, 2021#2SREB Analyze & Publish data, research, promising practices Support Action in states and schools, policy and practice SREB Convene & Engage decision-makers in education, government, business#3SREB Teacher Workforce Policy Focus Improving the Teacher Pipeline through Holistic Systems Change Advance Compensate SREB Retain Recruit Ending Teacher Shortages Quality Supports Equity Prepare Diversify License#4SREB Education Human Capital Roundtables Participating States North Carolina, 2018-2021 Alabama, 2019-2020 Oklahoma, 2019-2020 SREB Mississippi, 2020-2021 "Why are teachers leaving at such alarming rates?" "How do we creatively recruit and retain new teachers?" "What is the data telling us about preparation, turnover, and shortages?" "How can we better train our teachers?" "What are the policy barriers to having enough quality teachers?"#5SREB Why an Education Human Capital Roundtable? To facilitate a small group of stakeholders: for high productivity for maximum creativity for open, honest dialogue Identify + Brainstorm Feedback Research Debate#6Roundtable Members SREB ■ ■ ■ In order of when they joined: NC State Board of Education, Designee of Chair Davis Professional Educator Preparation Standards Commission (PEPSC) NC Department of Public Instruction (DPI), Designee of State Superintendent University of North Carolina, Designee of System President NC Community College System, Designee of System President NC Independent Colleges and Universities (NCICU), Designee of President Education Cabinet, Governor's Office Governor's Teacher Advisor 2018 State Teacher of the Year 2018 State Principal of the Year BEST NC CEO#7Roundtable Goal For key agency representatives and shareholders to collaborate and take action to increase the quality, quantity and diversity of teacher candidates and prepare them to be licensed, hired, supported and retained as highly effective educators in North Carolina schools. SREB#8Current Licensure Policy Narrow entrance SREB Unclear off ramps, extended opportunities to stay in system, complex process for stakeholders Effectiveness not considered#9Exploring Holistic Solutions Re-envision Pathways into Teaching + Redesign Teacher Licensure + +T+T Reinforce Teacher Support + Revise Teacher Salary Schedules SREB#10An Improved Tiered Licensure System Teachers leading from the classroom Identical expectations for every candidate, no matter the entry pathway Career advancement with pay Competency outcomes vs. inputs for initial & professional teachers Mentoring and professional growth support for every early career teacher Increase Pathways: co-teaching, apprenticeship and residency options with pay $$$ $$ SREB Widen the gateway into teaching Remove barriers to entry + Diversify candidate pool $#11Pathways to Excellence for Teaching Professionals The Roundtable's vision offers early, inclusive, clear passageways into the profession, rewards excellence and advancement, and encourages retention. Associate or Bachelor's degree Initial License SREB Multiple measures to demonstrate effectiveness Continuing License#12Pathways to Excellence for Teaching Professionals SREB Teachers leading from the classroom License 4 Advanced Teacher - Classroom Excellence - Adult Leadership Multiple entry pathways Same expectations for all candidates, no matter the entry pathway Mentor & growth supports for early-career teachers License 4: Expert Teacher License 3: Teacher in Residency Skills Advancement License 2: Teacher in Residency Skills Development License 1: Teachers in Residency Learning Permit for Apprentice teachers 2 Professional Certifications 4 Entry Certifications#13North Carolina Wins SREB Restore the respect the profession deserves Build a more diverse, quality teaching force Increase instructional capabilities Entice more young professionals and career switchers to teaching First in the nation to innovate this way Invest in your teachers and students + invest in NC's economy and workforce as a whole#14The Path Forward SREB Engage Discuss Take Action#15SREB For More Information Southern Regional Education Board SREB.org SREB.org/TeacherWorkforce [email protected] [email protected]