Adapting Professional Learning in an Era of Teacher Shortages: Growing Certified vs. Non-Certified Staff, Mentoring Programs, and more!

The current shortage of certified teachers has created a pivotal challenge for school districts: how to effectively develop and administer professional learning programs amidst this scarcity.

This webinar will delve into the multifaceted impact of reduced teaching staff and the increasing reliance on non-certified teachers on professional development strategies. We will explore how districts are rethinking teacher placement, tailoring professional learning content to diverse experience levels, optimizing limited resources, and securing funding.

You’ll learn about:

• Adapting professional learning programs to ensure they are relevant, engaging, and supportive for all educators.
• Tailoring professional development content to accommodate a wide range of experience and certification levels.
• Innovative approaches to maximizing limited resources and funding for professional learning in districts facing teacher shortages.
• And so much more!

Guest Speakers:
Susan Walters, Solutions Director, Professional Growth, Frontline Education
Jaclyn Harvey, Education Solutions Executive, Frontline Education
Lynnette Thorstensen, Professional Development Specialist, Brevard Public Schools
Randy Williams, Director of Professional Learning, Jenks Public Schools