Sustain and deepen state investments in high-retention teacher pathways and streamline licensure requirements¶

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Description¶

The report recommends policymakers institutionalize investments in high-retention pathways such as service scholarships, teacher residencies, and Grow-Your-Own programs, which "produce well-prepared teachers who stay in the profession at higher retention rates." It also recommends streamlining licensure by "allowing candidates to demonstrate their competency through coursework-based options and the rigorous performance assessment already required," and providing financial support such as the Golden State Teacher Grant Program.

Design Implications¶

Context¶

Requirements¶

• Sustained (not one-time) state funding; financial supports that defray candidates' living and preparation costs

Constraints¶

• The report notes many pathway programs have been supported with one-time funds, and residency candidates struggle financially

Target Learners¶

• Prospective teacher candidates, including candidates of color and rural community members

Target Learning Goals¶

• Building a stable, fully prepared teacher workforce to support student learning

Related Strategies¶

• Sustain and expand California's teacher workforce investments: continued GSTG funding, residency sustainability, NBCT uptake studies, and better program data

Examples¶

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Key Sources¶

• Carver-Thomas, D., Leung, M., & Burns, D. (2021). California teachers and COVID-19: How the pandemic is impacting the teacher workforce. Learning Policy Institute. https://learningpolicyinstitute.org/product/california-covid-19-teacher-workforce. doi:10.54300/987.779