Outreach for 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.
Leaders in Teacher Recruitment & Retention
CEHD 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.
Recruitment & Retention 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
Why Teach, North Dakota
In response to two of our goals, Outreach for Teacher Recruitment and Retention is excited to announce the new module Why Teach, North Dakota. High school students have the chance to learn more about education careers and dispel common misconceptions.
Recruitment & Retention Events
UND understands the importance of educators growing and learning in their professions. With co-sponsors ND Department of Public Instruction, ND EPSCoR, and Greater Grand Forks, we are excited to continue this conference series.
- Along with two days of opportunities to learn, network, and develop new skills, preK-12 educators can earn continuing education credits.
- The format will now be a two-day event. Mark your calendars for June 17 and 18, 2025.
- As we continue to finalize details, please view our conference website for further information.
SEA OTRR stands for See Education in Action through Outreach for 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.
- Our student group, Future Educators of UND, share their experiences and serve as mentors for the day. Participants 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 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, October 22, 2025.
Staff
- katie.stermer@UND.edu
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Education Building
Grand Forks ND 58202-7189
- patricia.lopez@UND.edu
- 701.777.6095
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Education Bldg
Grand Forks ND 58202-7189
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