C. Contribution:
Participants in this forum will discuss “What strategies can schools, colleges, and
departments of education employ to recruit and retain greater diversity among
their teacher education candidates?”
D. Relevance:
This forum will overview successful and exemplary practices in the recruitment of
future teachers from diverse populations. These practices have implications for
schooluniversity partnerships and professional development school relations.
Qualitative and quantitative evidence from the Connecticut experiences will be
discussed for further policy implications and practices.
E. Implication for Action:
This forum will gather AACTE participants serving in programs which recruit
future teachers from high schools. The sharing of ideas may lead to ongoing
email connections and the development of an interest group.
Section II: Outcomes and Methods
A. Learner/participant outcomes:
Participants in this roundtable will be asked to discuss their involvement in the
development of workshops and coursework for diverse high school students
planning to become teachers. Names and email addresses will be collected to
initiate increased networking among colleagues interested in developing teacher
recruitment programs for high school students.
B. Methods: Describe how you will design the session so that the
learner/participant outcomes are achieved.
After introducing of all the participants, the presenters will provide a short
overview of programs for future teachers centered at Eastern Connecticut State
University. Participants will be free to join the conversation with questions and
the sharing of their best practices. The session will conclude with a discussion of
potential next steps for the group.
Convention