Teachers of Oklahoma
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What Oklahoma is Doing to Attract and Retain Teachers
The Oklahoma State Department of Education is tackling the ongoing teacher shortage crisis through a multi-tiered approach that begins with engaging and preparing future educators in high school and college settings, providing increased support for new and current teachers, and aiding leadership development and career advancement.
Troops to Teachers
Troops to Teachers was established in 1993 to assist transitioning service members and veterans in beginning new careers in public, charter and Bureau of Indian Affairs schools. The goal of the Oklahoma office is to identify these service men and women and help facilitate the process in obtaining their teaching certificate.
- Transition assistance
- One-on-one counseling
- Assistance with state teacher certification and licensing
- Connections with hiring officials
- Mentorship
- Possible $10,000 bonus to work in a “high need” school or $5,000 stipend for teacher certification expenses
Paid Student Teaching
First Class Teacher Induction Program
The First Class Teacher Induction Program supports early-career teachers through a comprehensive structure of professional learning and targeted coaching.
- First-year teachers engage in professional learning sessions focused on classroom management and instructional practices. They engage in regular guidance with a site-based mentor.
- Second- and third-year teachers work with a virtual instructional coach to implement coaching cycles to set goals, collect evidence, analyze data, and reflect on instructional practices.
- Teachers who complete all teacher induction activities will be eligible to receive $1,000 stipends.
