Region 5 Comprehensive Center

Let’s connect! Curious about Networked Improvement Communities? Join us for the next Networked Improvement Community of Practice (NICoP) session! Engage with educators, education leaders, and experts in continuous improvement on September 13 at 11:00 a.m. ET. ? Register today for this free, one-hour session. We’ll be discussing real-life examples of continuous improvement strategies and how they’re being implemented at the local level. https://lnkd.in/efiQ_4UF

“Picture a school where every teacher’s individual perspective is celebrated, and their specific needs are fully supported—neurodivergent and neurotypical teachers alike.” In this new blog post series, Annalee Jackson explores the many strengths and assets of neurodivergent teachers and how schools and educational agencies can support them in the classroom. https://lnkd.in/ehBFc-8u

Enjoy this sneak peek of things to come! Thanks, Hillary Oravec. We're excited to highlight these partnerships and celebrate summer and afterschool programs across our states. Stay tuned!

Our spotlight on Teacher Apprenticeship Programs continues with Kentucky! Educators Rising focuses on middle and high school students with an interest in education-related careers. With incentives like: ?? 2 years of “earn while you learn” ?? Up to 6 years of on-the-job experience ?? Free dual credit courses in high school Students receive a helpful boost to jumpstart their careers! Check out our snapshot with even more details. https://lnkd.in/gAnzwuME GoTeachKY

Our Networked Improvement Communities (NICs) are taking off…and for good reason! Grounded in implementation science and supported by experts, these communities break down siloes and bring people together. As Co-Deputy Director Laura Taylor explains, it’s exciting witnessing the energy in the room and the progress being made. NICs identify and study problems, develop ways to solve them, and test those ideas until effective solutions are found. Through collaboration, teams across the states are able to tackle systemic challenges in education and scale those solutions across different locations and contexts. Watch the video to learn a little more about the impact of NICs in Kentucky, Virginia, and West Virginia, and then explore our NIC page for resources and supports. https://lnkd.in/eYkaVNDm

Did you know teacher self-efficacy plays a major role in student success? Providing teachers with high-quality evidence-based practices as well as professional develop for how to implement them ensures they have the confidence in what they’re teaching, how they’re teaching it, and the end results. Check out the new blog post from Annalee Jackson and Sarah McClusky that lists 7 recommendations for implementing and strengthening instructional EBPs. https://lnkd.in/eVaAxDqr

Curious about Networked Improvement Communities? Join us for the next Networked Improvement Community of Practice (NICoP) session! Engage with educators, education leaders, and experts in continuous improvement on September 13 at 11:00 a.m. ET. ? Register today for this free, one-hour session. We’ll be discussing real-life examples of continuous improvement strategies and how they’re being implemented at the local level. https://lnkd.in/efiQ_4UF

States can increase their supply of high-quality teachers by removing barriers to licensure and increasing accessibility. The next step is ensuring future candidates know about these supports. Improving the Pipeline Strategies for Recruiting Teacher Residency Candidates offers insights about recruiting from within, personalized recruiting, and more! Although recruitment strategies may differ depending on your goals, this brief is a great place to start. https://lnkd.in/ei4hbGTG

Teachers contribute more to reading and math outcomes than any other factor of schooling. That’s why it’s crucial to have the supports in place to recruit and retain high-quality, effective educators. ? We work with our states to develop and support teacher apprenticeship programs, policy changes that lead to higher starting salaries for teachers, adult learning tools that promote engaging professional development, and so much more. It’s all part of the R5CC difference! https://lnkd.in/gHfktFkR

Our exploration of evidence-based practices (EBPs) continues. In this second blog post, we look at the roles and responsibilities of school leaders when it comes to implementing EBPs—and how these tasks can be shared with others to promote school and student success. https://lnkd.in/eDDgXspH