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Mommy, Where Do New Teachers Come From?

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Session description

Strong teachers don’t just appear—they’re built through intentional pathways and “grow your own” programs. Discover how your district can connect aspiring educators to career opportunities and foster growth from within.

Outline

I. Introduction & Context- Overview of Teacher Shortage in Michigan & Talent Together's Role

Engagement:Use Mentimeter for an interactive question: "How have teacher shortages impacted your district?" (e.g., budget, CBA, class size, student outcomes).
II. Deep Dive into Talent Together’s Model
III. Addressing Barriers to Teacher Certification and Support
IV. The Role of Registered Apprenticeships in Teacher Development
V. Impact and Success: Evidence of Talent Together’s Effectiveness
Q& A

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Outcomes

After this session, participants will be able to identify how Talent Together’s 'grow your own' model supports teacher workforce development and contributes to solving the teacher shortage

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Supporting research

Merod, A. (2025, May 8). What’s next for the registered teacher apprenticeship movement? K-12 Dive.

American Association of State Colleges and Universities. (2023). Preparing teachers in today’s challenging context: Key issues, policy directions, and implications for leaders of AASCU universities.

Yun, C., & Fitz, J. (2025). Successful teacher residencies: What matters & what works. Learning Policy Institute.

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Presenters

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Senior Operations Director
Talent Together
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Senior Director of Programs
Talent Together
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CEO/Executive Director
Michigan Talent Together

Session specifications

Topic:

Educator Recruitment and Retention

Audience:

District-Level Leadership, Government/Nonprofit, School Level Leadership

Attendee devices:

Devices useful

Attendee device specification:

Smartphone: Android, iOS, Windows

ISTE Standards:

For Educators: Learner