Meeting Topic: Growing Our Own: Strategic Solutions for Teacher Staffing Shortages

Event Overview: School districts across New Jersey continue to face significant teacher staffing shortages. How can local boards take proactive, creative steps to cultivate the next generation of educators right in their own classrooms? Join the Sussex County School Boards Association in Vernon for an actionable session on the "Grow Your Own" Teacher Education Program. Presented in collaboration with The College of New Jersey (TCNJ), this program explores how districts can identify and inspire high school students early, creating sustainable local pipelines from high school student to certified classroom teacher.

What We Will Cover:

Understanding the Shortage: Key trends and localized data driving regional teacher shortages.

The "Grow Your Own" Model: How high school dual-enrollment and career pathway programs work in practice.

District Implementation: Practical steps for building partnerships with higher education institutions like TCNJ.

Board Policy & Support: How Board Members can support pathway initiatives through targeted policy and resource allocation.

Join Sussex County Board Members to explore innovative "Grow Your Own" pipeline strategies to combat regional teacher shortages!

Vernon Township High School


1832 County Rd 565
Glenwood, NJ 07418


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