The Role of Regional Public Universities in Addressing Teacher Shortages
A Symposium for Provosts
Participants will examine strategies, partnerships, resources, data, and collaboration needed to strengthen teacher preparation pathways through expert panels, interactive workshops, and collaborative discussions across various stakeholders.
Register today.Unite to ensure high-quality teachers for every student.
This impactful and inspiring event will bring together key stakeholders dedicated to supporting and bolstering K-12 education. The convening is designed to foster collaboration, innovation, and sustainable strategies necessary to attract, prepare, and retain a high-quality educator workforce.
Chief academic officers and educator preparation program leaders will engage with P-12 education leaders, community college leaders, state and system leaders, education thought leaders and philanthropic partners to dive deep into the complexities of solving local teacher shortages while providing highly – prepared and high-quality teachers for every student.
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to be part of a dynamic gathering focused on the vital role regional public universities play in serving their regional workforce needs.
Who should attend:
- Chief Academic Officers
- Academic Deans & Leaders Charged with the Oversight of Educator Preparation Programs
The CAO and Academic Dean from the same institution are encouraged to attend together.
Benefits of participation:
- Gain Insights into Promising Practices: Participants will engage in facilitated discussions to explore ways to adapt and implement promising practices at their institutions.
- Design Collaborative and Actionable Strategies: Participants will work across roles and organizations to design effective, collaborative approaches to strengthen teacher preparation pathways at scale.
- Examine Teacher Shortage Data: Comprehensive teacher shortage data can be difficult to acquire or interpret, especially for local school districts that AASCU campuses serve. Participants will learn about data strategies and resources to inform their action plan.
- Enhance Policy Advocacy Skills: Participants will learn how to effectively advocate for supportive educator preparation policies and legislation in their region and state.
- Build a Strong Community and Network: Establish and strengthen connections with multiple organizations and stakeholders to foster ongoing collaboration and support for the preparation of highly skilled educators at regional public universities.
Join us in September.
Register today.Registration Fees
- $300 for AASCU and TECSCU members
- $500 for non-members
- Non-refundable
Accommodations
Hotel Zena
1155 14th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20005
Phone number: 844-489-9661, please provide group block name to receive the negotiated group rate.
$329 per night plus applicable DC and Occupancy tax
Reserve by Aug. 25
An additional charge of twenty dollars ($20.00) will apply for each additional adult. Children under age eighteen (18) stay free in the same room with parents.
Check-in after 3:00 pm
Check-out before 12:00 pm
Room 1 STANDARD, King Bed
Guarantee Policy
Must be guaranteed with major credit card – First night charged 3 days prior arrival
Cancel Policy
Cancel until noon hotel local time 2 days prior to arrival to avoid a penalty of one night room and tax
Early Departure
If a guest checks out prior to their reserved checkout date, guests will incur an early departure fee in the amount equal to one night room and tax to their account. Guests wishing to avoid an early departure fee should advise the hotel at or before check-in of any change in the planned length of stay.
Symposium Partner
Questions about the fall symposium for provosts? Let us know.
"*" indicates required fields
