Teacher shortages remain one of the greatest concerns for schools in our region and across the state. Shortly, the Illinois Association of Regional Superintendents of Schools (IARSS) will release its annual Educator Shortage Survey examining how deep the crisis is in Illinois and where it is improving.
Western Illinois University is partnering with our ROE and schools in the area to do our part collectively to address the shortage. WIU’s “We See the Teacher in You” will show community members in our area what they need to do to become a licensed teacher – regardless of their educational background or career path to date.
Partner Kit
With emphasis on minority recruitment, the teaching program in this Grow-Your-Own program provide specific resources and strategies for those interested in this GYO-Western Illinois University Partner Kit
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Grow Your Own (GYO-IL) is a nonprofit dedicated to helping racially and economically diverse individuals become licensed teachers.