Strategies to Support & Retain Alternatively Licensed Teachers Data-Driven Insights from Voices in the Field Meet the Panel Panelists Moderator Joseph Pearson Jennifer Duvall Valerie Holzer Dr. Selena Blankenship Moreland University Corvallis School District Pendergast Elementary Schools Clarke County School District Head of Community Human Resources Director Professional Pathways Coordinator Assistant Superintendent for HR An Urgent Need 45% 35% 79% U.S. public schools that reported difficulty filling teaching positions with fully certified teachers for the 2023-24 school year 86% for high-poverty schools Source: National Center for Education Statistics U.S. public schools that reported feeling understaffed for the 2023-24 school year 57% for high-poverty schools Source: National Center for Education Statistics Teachers who say they’re likely to quit the profession in the next two years 14% said they were “very likely” Source: Education Week Biggest Wins Biggest Challenges Collaboration with colleagues Classroom management 63% 82% Creating a positive learning environment Data-driven decision 41% Source: Moreland University and Arizona State University survey of Arizona teachers and HR leaders. N= 31 making 53% QUESTION Compared to teachers who took a traditional path to certification, where do alternatively certified teachers shine, and where do they struggle? Most common career paths before teaching: 1 Paraprofessional, instructional aide, or other teaching assistant 2 Career changer from another field Source: Moreland University and Arizona State University survey of Arizona teachers and HR leaders. N= 31 3 Substitute teacher QUESTION What specific onboarding strategies or training have you implemented to support alternatively certified teachers? QUESTION What is your #1 strategy for supporting alternatively licensed teachers? THANK YOU! www.Moreland.edu We partner with districts to support teacher licensure and professional development. Connect with us or our partners to learn more about ways Moreland can support you!