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Strategic Staffing

Strategic Staffing services support school districts by addressing teacher shortages through the implementation of strategic staffing models through year-long, paid teacher residencies. Through a partnership with educator preparation programs, this model strategically places aspiring teachers in high-need schools, ensuring they receive hands-on experience. This approach not only strengthens the teacher pipeline but also builds district capacity by cultivating well-prepared, committed educators who are ready to meet the needs of their communities.
Staffing services include a comprehensive set of supports designed to help school districts and educator preparation programs implement and sustain high-quality, scalable year-long teacher residencies. 
 
These services include:

  • Program Design & Implementation Support: Guidance in developing and structuring residency models that align with district needs and certification pathways.

  • Strategic Partnership Development: Facilitation of collaboration between school districts and Education Preparation Programs to co-design shared goals, roles, and responsibilities.

  • Recruitment and Selection Support: Tools and best practices for identifying, selecting, and matching high-quality residents and mentor teachers.

  • Funding Strategy Consultation: Assistance in identifying and leveraging funding sources (e.g., grants, stipends, federal or state initiatives) to support stipends.

  • Residency Implementation Coaching: Ongoing technical assistance to support effective residency design, mentor-resident collaboration, and gradual release of teaching responsibilities.

  • Professional Development: Aligned training for mentor teachers, residents, and district leaders focused on co-teaching strategies and instructional effectiveness.

  • Data and Continuous Improvement: Support in developing systems for collecting, analyzing, and using data to improve residency outcomes and inform staffing decisions.

 
Testimonials

“Student growth is evident in classrooms with residents and mentors. We can collectively reach more students.” - Administrator

“Students see collaboration and respect. Having a resident has ignited my passion for teaching.”  - Educator

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Co-teaching Through Strategic Staffing Models