Issues/Topic/Activity How to better prepare and recruit new Latino teachers. Develop ways to support them in becoming successful
Proposed Solutions Mapping out current system in a way that can be communicated clearly to those interested in such a career path Identifying all barriers and exploring ways overcome those barriers - testing, lack of supports Reform of hiring practices that would facilitate employment Reform of certification / licensing process
Obstacles
Tasks
Communication and Collaboration between Board of Governors, Board of Regents, Rhode Island Department of Education, Providence School Department and all other entities behind the education, training, certifying and hiring of teachers in our public schools and challenge them to create a plan that would ensure the increase of diversity (cultural and linguistic) among teachers
Issues/Topic/Activity How to better prepare and recruit new Latino teachers. Develop ways to support them in becoming successful
Proposed Solutions Mapping out current system in a way that can be communicated clearly to those interested in such a career path Identifying all barriers and exploring ways overcome those barriers - testing, lack of supports Reform of hiring practices that would facilitate employment Reform of certification / licensing process
Obstacles
Tasks
Communication and Collaboration between Board of Governors, Board of Regents, Rhode Island Department of Education, Providence School Department and all other entities behind the education, training, certifying and hiring of teachers in our public schools and challenge them to create a plan that would ensure the increase of diversity (cultural and linguistic) among teachers
Issues/Topic/Activity How to better prepare and recruit new Latino teachers. Develop ways to support them in becoming successful