Teacher Retention AcademyÂ
Online Training
I help education leaders like you retain new teachers so that you can focus on developing them. Break free from hiring nightmares!
Are you tired of the revolving door of hiring, training, and losing qualified teachers?
Learn how to break free from the hiring nightmare and retain your teachers so that you can focus on developing them.
RETAIN MY TEACHERSYOUR STUDENTS DESERVE QUALIFIED TEACHERS YEAR-AFTER-YEAR
You Can Retain Them!
Learn the formula to retain your teachers so that you can:
- Escape the yearly cycle of recruiting, interviewing, hiring, training, and losing teachers.
- Spend your time being a teacher developer instead of teacher hunter.
- Build a cohort of growing teachers that function as a community alongside you.
- Give your students what they deserve: great teachers and better outcomes.
- Become the deliverer of good news to your assistant superintendent and those they answer to.
Yes, It Really Is Possible!
In the Teacher Retention Academy Online Training, I teach you how to apply a peer-reviewed, research-based method to hire and retain amazing educators.
ENROLL NOW
Imagine a school year where…
- You can develop and innovate.
- You can spend your time on what matters to you and your students most.
- Teachers are excited, supported, and positive.
The right retention activities can make all the difference. We’ll cover it all in the Teacher Retention Academy Online Training.
INTRODUCING
Teacher Retention Academy Online Training
Are You Ready To Stop Stressing About Teacher Retention and Focus on Teacher Development?
This 6-week online training will teach you how to retain qualified teachers so that you can spend more time developing them and give students the teachers that they deserve. You’ll learn:
- A new way of understanding teacher retention.
- How to assess your current teacher retention practices.
- How to give support to and foster commitment amongst teachers.
- How to support teachers at the beginning, middle, and end of their careers.
By shedding new light on your current practices and learning researched-based, new-teacher retention strategies, you can turn from a teacher chaser into a teacher developer.Â
What's Included In This Training...
MODULE 1
Understanding Teacher Retention
Gain a comprehensive understanding of the factors that contribute to teacher retention challenges and learn actionable strategies for improving retention rates within schools and districts by:
- Understanding the key factors influencing teacher retention
- Evaluating successful retention strategies
- Improving hiring and recruitment practices to support retention
- Developing leadership and school culture to support teachers
- Creating an actionable teacher retention plan
- Building a culture of support and professional growth
You’ll finish this course with the knowledge and practical skills to develop tailored teacher retention strategies and improve school culture.
MODULE 2
Assessing Where You Are Today
By understanding where you stand, your district or school can implement targeted interventions that reduce teacher turnover and foster a committed teaching workforce. In this course, you will learn how to:
- Understand key metrics to use to gather and analyze data related to teacher turnover
- Identify challenges to retention
- Explore best practices for teacher retention used by other districts
- Develop an actionable solution to address your specific challenges
- Measure the impact of implemented retention strategies over time
You’ll finish this course with a clear framework to assess and improve teacher retention in your district or school.
MODULE 3
Giving Support and Fostering Commitment
This course focuses on how school districts can effectively support teachers and foster long-term commitment to improve retention and overall educational outcomes. You’ll learn to develop a comprehensive teacher support program by:
- Identifying teacher needs
- Implementing support programs
- Strengthening school culture
- Promoting teacher autonomy
By the end of the course, participants will learn how to design and implement effective support systems that foster teacher commitment, improve job satisfaction, and enhance retention.
MODULE 4
Supporting New Teachers
Get the tools you need to create effective support systems for new teachers. By focusing on mentorship, well-being, and professional development, you will learn how to establish environments that foster early career success and long-term teacher retention through:
- Designing comprehensive mentorship and induction programs that support new teachers.
- Implementing strategies to manage new teachers' workload and promote work-life balance.
- Developing policies that provide emotional and professional support to new hires.
- Utilizing best practices for onboarding, career pathways, and long-term teacher engagement.
- Strengthening feedback mechanisms to help new teachers grow and thrive.
By the end of this course, you will understand the critical support structures needed to develop new teachers
MODULE 5
Supporting Mid-Career Teachers
Mid-career teachers seek professional growth and leadership opportunities. You will explore ways to reduce burnout, offer advanced professional development, and create career advancement pathways that keep mid-career teachers engaged and committed by:
- Identifying and addressing common causes of mid-career burnout and disengagement.
- Creating leadership and career advancement opportunities for mid-career teachers.
- Providing advanced professional development and certifications to enhance instructional skills.
- Implementing technology integration and leadership development programs.
- Developing mentorship programs that allow mid-career teachers to mentor new hires while continuing their own growth.
By the end of this course, you will have the tools to create professional development and leadership pathways that address the needs of mid-career teachers.
MODULE 6
Supporting Veteran Teachers
District and school administrators need strategies to support and retain veteran teachers. You’ll learn:
- How to offer veteran teachers flexible work arrangements and leadership roles.
- Best practices for recognizing and celebrating the contributions of veteran teachers.
- Creating mentorship programs where veteran teachers can guide early-career educators.
- Legacy-building initiatives that allow veteran teachers to leave a lasting impact on the school community.
- How to help veteran teachers transition into retirement while staying involved in education.
By the end of this course, you will be equipped with the knowledge to support veteran teachers through flexible roles, leadership opportunities, and wellness initiatives, helping them remain engaged in meaningful educational work.
ADDITIONALLY
Six Question and Answer (Q&A) Calls
Engage with Dr. Rivers and others in this training on six live, online Q&A calls.
This Online Training Is For You If...
- You are in or near burnout because you're constantly replacing lost teachers.
- You are tired of watching your students have poor outcomes due to teacher vacancies.
- You are not giving your new teachers the support they need because you are chasing new potential hires.
- You dream of being a support and developer of new and seasoned teachers.
- You want to leave a legacy at your school district.
NICE TO MEET YOU
I'm Mary Rivers, Ed.D.
I help education leaders like you retain new teachers so that you can focus on developing them. Break free from the hiring nightmares!
After serving for 20 years as an elementary school teacher, I focused my doctoral research on support that develops and retains newly certified teachers. I learned that those charged with retaining teachers, like you, need a new way of looking at teacher retention and clear, step-by-step strategies to support, develop, and retain committed teachers.
"Her expertise, passion, and dedication make her an invaluable asset to any organization or initiative aimed at enhancing teacher support and retention efforts."
- Adam Schwartz, Ed.D.
"She is someone who can help at any stage of a process, even in an ever changing and dynamic environment."
- Professor Dr. Jared Akama Onyari, Peace Society of Kenya
"Dr. Rivers is a delight to work with and a team player with a positive can-do attitude all the way."