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Teacher Preparation Data Systems
This week, TNTP released " Getting to Better Prep: A State Guide for Teacher Preparation Data Systems", a working paper drafted with state leaders and policymakers in mind. The report has two functions: 1) to illustrate the benefits of teacher preparation data systems as experienced by states that use them or are building them, and 2) to share best practices from these experienced states, with the goal of helping states exploring the idea of launching their own data systems move forward in their planning and implementation. The paper lists the benefits of teacher preparation data systems, which include:
- Better meeting the needs of teachers and state and local workforce demands by identifying improvement efforts for programs
- Improving partnerships between districts and teacher preparation providers to help districts meet their needs
- Creating opportunities for intentional state planning for teacher supply and demand
- Added efficiencies in state systems as a result of focused improvements to data infrastructure
The paper includes several helpful tools for stakeholders, including an engagement checklist, a data collection checklist, a worksheet for vision statement and theory of action creation, and more.
TNTP also recently added new Diversity & Inclusion resources to its Teacher Talent Toolbox - an open-source library for talent management with extensive resources, including tools for hiring a diverse staff and promoting an inclusive school culture. The new content includes tools that can be used to create messaging directed to, and plans for recruiting, diverse candidates.
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