Diversifying the Teacher Workforce Through a Grow-Your-Own Residency Approach

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Abstract

This case study seeks to illuminate key features of a promising Grow Your Own Teacher Residency model. The case, bounded by one rural district, was selected for constructing a pathway to teacher certification that appears particularly attractive to and supportive of People of Color. Case study data included interviews with district leadership, surveys of program residents, a survey of classified district staff, and evaluators’ field notes from program sessions and project leadership team meetings. Data were coded to understand perspectives on implementation of the residency program, district needs, and experiences of program participants. Findings describe ways in which the program supports the needs of teacher candidates of Color and implications for expanding the model.

Authors

• Hall West, University of South Carolina

• Jennifer Crooks-Monastra, University of South Carolina

• Leigh K. D'Amico, University of South Carolina

• Rachel Gilreath, University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh

• George J. Roy, University of South Carolina

• Kristin E. Harbour, University of South Carolina

• Stephen L. Thompson, University of South Carolina