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2002 SESSION
SJ 75 Study; teacher recruitment and retention.
Introduced by: Frank M. Ruff | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Teacher recruitment and retention. Establishes a joint subcommittee to study the recruitment and retention of classroom teachers. In conducting its study, the joint subcommittee shall project the number of classroom teachers needed in Virginia over the next 10 years by region and discipline; review the teacher education process and assess the need for change; evaluate the ability and progress of alternative teacher licensure paths to supply additional qualified teachers; identify the instructional staffing needs of rural and small school divisions and recommend appropriate strategies to address the shortage of teachers in these areas; assess recruitment and retention efforts among school divisions, particularly in rural and urban underserved areas; evaluate procedures for awarding continuing contracts, including how Virginia may retain the most capable teachers and replace teachers who do not meet the qualifications, standards, and expectations set for teachers; address the issues associated with compensation of teachers; determine the adequacy of pre-service and in-service professional development of teachers; review and assess the recruitment and retention efforts of adjoining states for possible adaptation in Virginia; and, recommend ways to attract and retain an adequate supply of qualified teachers in Virginia. The Senate Rules Committee agreed to informally forward this resolution to the Commission on Educational Accountability for consideration during the 2002 interim session of the issues raised by the resolution.
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HISTORY
- 01/09/02 Senate: Presented & ordered printed, prefiled 01/09/02 021874526
- 01/09/02 Senate: Referred to Committee on Rules
- 02/12/02 Senate: Left in Rules
- 02/12/02 Senate: Forward to Educational Accountability Commission