The West Michigan Teacher Collaborative focuses on recruiting, training, and retaining the next generation of teachers.
Laura Castle is Kent ISD Director of Teacher Development.
“We were eager to put together a proposal that did two things; one, added more teachers to the pipeline but, two and maybe most importantly, made sure that those teachers were high-quality and highly trained and highly skilled.”
The Michigan Department of Education approving a $19 million grant.
Now Kent, Muskegon, and Ottawa County Area Intermediate School Districts are seeking more than 300 ambitious or existing teachers to enroll in one of three programs.
- People without a Bachelor’s degree who would like to earn one and become a teacher.
- People with a Bachelor’s degree who are looking to switch to a teaching career.
- Current educators seeking additional credentials through advanced degrees.
Grand Valley State University’s College of Education and Community Innovation provides the curriculum.
Participants will be eligible for stipends up to $20,000 and all tuition, fees and supplies will be covered.
Morgan Dailey is West Michigan Teacher Collaborative Coordinator.
“Talking with candidates now, they’re excited that this is an option for them. And I think this is something that they’ve always wanted to do. So, it’s getting to their goals and dreams.”
To learn more visit teachwestmichigan.org