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Oklahoma Education Workforce Shortage Task Force Discussion

Oklahoma Education Workforce Shortage Task Force Discussion. Dr. Bryan Duke, Assistant Dean & Director of Educator Preparation, CEPS, UCO Ms. Karyn Hutchens, Coordinator of School Partnerships & Teacher Residency Oklahoma State Capitol October 2, 2013.

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Oklahoma Education Workforce Shortage Task Force Discussion

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  1. Oklahoma Education Workforce ShortageTask Force Discussion Dr. Bryan Duke, Assistant Dean & Director of Educator Preparation, CEPS, UCO Ms. Karyn Hutchens, Coordinator of School Partnerships & Teacher Residency Oklahoma State Capitol October 2, 2013

  2. UCO Teacher Education Program CompletersFall 2006- Spring 2013 (n= 1541) [Blue Handout]

  3. UCO Graduates’ Self-Report of Teacher Employment 2009-2012 (n= 349 out of 713) [yellow handout]

  4. What are the trends? • Are fewer students being admitted into Teacher Education programs? • Are fewer teacher candidates completing programs? • Are fewer completers seeking teaching positions? • Are specific programs/shortage areas fluctuating in size? • Are teachers staying in the profession a shorter amount of time than in the past? • Are teachers exiting the profession at larger numbers?

  5. Recruitment Things to consider: • The Messaging Regarding Teachers and Education • A Strong Economy Offers Choice in Occupations • Salaries that May Not Be Considered Competitive • Personal Growth Opportunities • Strong Standards of Traditional Preparation Programs

  6. Recruitment • Engaging Secondary Students in Prospective Teachers Academy/ “Grow Your Own” Programs • Planning Community/School-University Pipelines (in collaboration with OCCC, OSU-OKC and Rose State) • Identifying Professional Dispositions that Encourage Successful Teaching

  7. Induction intoEducator Preparation Programs • Strong Relationship with University Advisement • Freshman and Sophomore Connections • Transfer Student Support for Educator Preparation • Partnerships with Community Entities/Service Learning

  8. Individualizing Initiatives • Response to Intervention (RtI) Partnerships • Reading Labs • M.Ed.-Secondary Education Program (Non-Traditional) • Special Education Boot Camp (Non-Traditional) • Site-Based Courses/Focus on Clinical Experience* • Urban Teacher Preparation Academy (UTPA)*

  9. Quality Clinical Practice • Co-Teaching during Student Teaching Internships • Diversity of Experience (e.g., “Clinical Rounds”)

  10. Urban Teacher Preparation Academy • Residency support, mentorship and professional advancement training • Student teaching supervision, mentorship and professional development training • 2 service learning activities (F.A.C.T. & Foundation for OKCPS) and 6 professional training sessions • UTPA expansion to a consortium with OU • 76% Retention Rate in OKCPS after 3 Years; 91% for Remaining in the Profession after 3 years

  11. Teacher Residency • Online Learning Community • P-12 and University Residency Support/Professional Development • “Hub for Subs” for Educator Preparation Graduates

  12. Collaboration • P-12 Schools • Preparing quality teachers who will have longevity • Working with schools to fill positions—early completion of school internships with agreements of strong support • Advancing educator development—modules, cohorts & advanced degrees/coursework • Higher Education • Educator Preparation Agencies (OCTP, OSRHE & OSDE) • Oklahoma A+ Schools®

  13. Questions?

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