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Leading in Teacher Recruitment and Retention
CEHD leads the future in teacher education career development, including addressing the loss of qualified and trained individuals from the teaching profession.
UND recognizes that existing teachers need additional supports as they navigate an ever changing and challenging landscape. In addition, there is a clear need to attract youth to the teaching profession. The future of North Dakota preK-12 education depends on interventionary measures taken today.
Every child deserves a highly-qualified teacher.
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Our Commitment
CEHD works to increase diversity and total numbers of students enrolling in teacher preparation programs. We are committed to putting time and energy into preparing more new teachers for the workplace locally as well as globally. Our goal is to improve early career support, promote growth opportunities, collaborate with all education stakeholders, and work to keep highly qualified teachers in our schools. We have a research-driven focus on improving recruitment and retention for our communities. Understanding and valuing the experience of current teachers is essential.
Goals
- Slow or reverse the downward enrollment trend in teacher education programs
- Provide support to current teachers in the form of professional development
- Actively address underlying causes of teacher stress and dissatisfaction before they leave the profession
- Introduce new opportunities for training to recruit new students interested in educational careers
Events
Pages & Pathways: The Science of Learning
Following the success of a 2023 STEM conference co-sponsored with the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction, the College of Education and Human Development is proud to present Pages & Pathways: The Science of Learning, a series of conferences to help support and develop educational talent in North Dakota and beyond.
In addition to a full day of learning, networking, and development experiences, North Dakota preK-12 teachers will have the opportunity to earn a continuing education credit.
2024 Schedule
- Pages & Pathways STEM Conference | Thursday, Aug. 1, 2024
- Pages & Pathways Literacy Conference | Wednesday, Jun. 19, 2024
Registration is now open; visit the conference site for more information.
Pages & Pathways: The Science of Learning Conference Site
SEA OTRR Days
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SEA OTRR stands for See Education in Action, events that focus on Outreach and Teacher Recruitment and Retention. High school students from across the region are invited to UND's campus to preview the collegiate experience as education majors.
Current UND education students share their experiences and serve as guide and mentors for the day. Visitors get to tour a dorm as well as explore the Education Building, where faculty from a wide array of education and education-adjacent programs await them to answer their questions and offer guidance.
The experience is free for high school students and includes lunch. There are even opportunities to win prizes throughout the day!
The next SEA OTRR day is scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2024.
Media
Why I am Becoming A Teacher
See Education in Action
Articles
UND HOLDS EVENT SHOWCASING EDUCATION CAREERS AMIDST STATEWIDE TEACHER SHORTAGE (10/3/23)
Teachers teaching teachers about STEM teaching (8/15/23)
Staff
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- katie.stermer@UND.edu
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Education Building
Grand Forks ND 58202-7189
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- patricia.lopez@UND.edu
- 701.777.6095
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Education Bldg
Grand Forks ND 58202-7189