Solutions for Stronger Schools: Increasing Teacher Quality and Diversity in Minnesota
By EdAllies
Date and time
Friday, October 16, 2015 · 9:30am - 4pm CDT
Location
Courtyard Marriott Minneapolis Downtown. 1500 S Washington Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55454
Description
Join us on Oct. 16 for a day-long gathering of Minnesota school leaders, teachers, advocates and other education stakeholders to share best practices and prioritize strategies to diversify and strengthen Minnesota's teaching force. You'll have the chance to hear about the great work already happening across the state, but even more importantly, the opportunity to drive the conversation about what’s next.
This event is free, with lunch and refreshments provided. Happy hour networking event to follow.
Tentative Agenda
9:30: Welcome
10:00: Keynote from Jacqueline Greer, DC Executive Director, Urban Teachers
11:10: Morning Breakouts: Promising Practices, Local Research & Lessons Learned:
- Bush Foundation presents on opportunities and lessons learned from their major investment in traditional teacher prep
- Educators 4 Excellence shares findings from forthcoming teacher prep policy paper
- Teach For America highlights successes in recruiting and selecting their most diverse corps yet
- University of Minnesota College of Education and Human Development presents on their non-traditional programs
1:20: Afternoon Breakouts: Issue-Based Facilitated Dialogues
- Increasing teacher diversity
- Developing strong "Grow Your Own" programs
- Filling growing teacher shortages across the state
- Measuring the success of teacher preparation programs
- Improving teacher induction, support and career ladders
2:50: Closing Panel featuring Minnesota State Elected Officials
4:00: Reception
Lead sponsor: Bush Foundation
Co-sponsors: Educators 4 Excellence | Hiawatha Academies | Minnesota Council on Latino Affairs | Students for Education Reform Minnesota | Teach For America-Twin Cities