Effective Teachers and Leaders (2/2)
{"Image DocumentName": "Effective Teachers and Leaders (2/2)", "Image ImageDescription": "Progress to Date. STEM Residency: Launched the STEM residency program at the University of Delaware (UD); 8 residents graduated in May 2011; recruited an additional 11 residents for the school year. Teach For America: Became an official TFA region in June 2011; a cohort of 27 new corps members will begin teaching in the highest- need schools of New Castle County this fall. Delaware Teaching Fellows: Selected The New Teacher Project as another teacher recruitment and pre-service preparation provider that will serve high-need schools throughout the state; completed recruitment, selection, and pre-service training for the first cohort of 23 Teaching Fellows in critical-need subject areas. Delaware Leadership Project (DLP): Created and launched DLP, the state\u2019s first alternative route to principal certification program; received 90 applications; six aspiring principals completed summer intensive training as part of their 14-month commitment. Recruitment campaign: Began revamping the teacher recruitment website to expand the applicant pool and improve functionality; prepared to embark on a statewide teacher marketing campaign. Retention and talent transfer initiatives: Began researching comparable programs. Upcoming activities. Preparation program assessment and teacher preparation grants: Onboard Harvard Strategic Data Fellow in September Teaching and learning conditions survey: Conduct statewide survey.", "Image XResolution": "37", "Image YResolution": "37", "Image ResolutionUnit": "Pixels/Centimeter", "Image Software": "SlidePlayer", "Image YCbCrPositioning": "Centered"}