With the extended school closures due to COVID-19 throughout the United States, students are having to learn in entirely new ways and facing challenges when it comes to learning during these unprecedented times. The Continuity of Learning resource database offers information, tools, and resources to help educators, parents and families, and related service providers meet the educational, behavioral, and emotional needs of children and youth with disabilities through remote and virtual learning.
This resource collection compiles 50-State comparisons of state-specific information related to various aspects of teacher shortages, such as data reports, State policies, financial incentives, mentoring...
This campaign spotlights innovative practices, policies and stories of progress that States are adopting to strengthen educator preparation, especially in critical shortage areas.
CCSSO’s National Teacher of the Year Program empowers the teaching profession by providing a platform for exceptional educators to elevate issues that affect teachers and...
The College Football Playoff Foundation aims to address teacher shortages by partnering with preparation programs to recruit student athletes to pursue certification in critical shortage...
This program matches novice special education teachers and teacher candidates completing their residency with a more experienced mentor to provide ongoing support to the teachers...
This report explores how micro-credentials were uniquely implemented in six districts throughout the United States and examines the impact the micro-credentialing programs had on educator...
This program works to recruit, retain, and develop certified African American male teachers in schools and content areas where they are highly underrepresented, particularly in...
This report investigates the effects of Statewide teacher incentive programs in hard-to-staff subjects, such as special education. This report finds a relationship between financial incentives...
This report from the Center on American Progress presents the findings from a national survey on school districts’ human capital practices and analyzes the impact...
This interactive map provides examples of programs and initiatives across the country that aim to improve systems for attracting, preparing, and retaining educators.
In 2017, seventeen states submitted their Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) plans. This page, from the American Institutes for Research, provides an overview of ten...
Through this program, AACTE partners with the Mursion virtual simulation platform to enhance personnel preparation in AACTE-affiliated institutions of higher education through the use of...
The 10 Sped program is an alternative route to cross-categorical or early childhood special education teacher certification that is aimed at career changers who are...
This Wisconsin school district offers educators personalized opportunities to earn micro-credentials in specific skills and competencies that, once demonstrated, can lead to increased salary and...
This page, compiled by the West Virginia Department of Education, provides alternative certification program and partner district information for individuals seeking to earn a provisional...
Recruiting Washington Teachers is a teacher academy program that aims to support high school students to pursue teaching careers in State-identified shortage areas, including special...
This report, from the National Center for the Analysis of Longitudinal Data in Education Research (CALDER) examines data surrounding teacher preparation experiences and workforce entry...
This program, created through a partnership between the Virginia Department of Education and Council for Exceptional Children (CEC), aims to improve teacher retention by providing...
This program is designed for educators who desire to pursue a position in special education leadership. It offers year-long workshops, seminars, and field experiences that...