Enhances New York's educator workforce with a $14.4 million investment in teacher development
New York Invests in Teacher Training Programs to Address Shortages and Boost Diversity
New York's State University of New York (SUNY), City University of New York (CUNY), and private colleges are using a $14.4 million Education Workforce Investment to tackle teacher shortages and promote diversity in education. The funds are being distributed through two key programs: the Upskilling Paraprofessionals Program and the Alternative Teacher Certification Program [1][2].
The Upskilling Paraprofessionals Program is designed to help teaching assistants and paraprofessionals, who already have classroom experience and strong community ties, obtain initial teacher certification. The program supports the expansion of existing programs or the creation of new ones, with the aim of recruiting and supporting these paraprofessionals [1].
On the other hand, the Alternative Teacher Certification Program offers an alternative route for individuals entering the profession through non-traditional routes, thereby attracting diverse talent into education. This program creates graduate-level alternative certification pathways to reduce time and cost barriers for career changers [3].
Governor Kathy Hochul's investment aims to expand opportunities, address teacher shortages, and build a stronger, more equitable education system. Education leaders from SUNY, CUNY, and private institutions have praised the move as a way to remove barriers and attract diverse talent into the profession [4].
SUNY New Paltz and Queens College will receive $4.5 million for the paraprofessional program, with the Alternative Teacher Certification Program also continuing to receive funding [5]. The funding for these programs is part of the state's Education Workforce Investment, which continues to be distributed to SUNY, CUNY, and private colleges [6].
In its second year, the funding for training programs to increase the number of educators in New York classrooms is nearly $1 million more than last year [7]. This investment is expected to help in preparing future teachers and focusing on equity and community connection to retain diverse educators in New York's classrooms [1].
References: [1] New York State Education Department. (2022). New York State Awards $14.4 Million to Expand Teacher Preparation Programs. Retrieved from https://www.nysed.gov/news/2022/new-york-state-awards-144-million-expand-teacher-preparation-programs
[2] Hochul, K. (2022). Governor Hochul Announces $14.4 Million Investment in Teacher Preparation Programs to Address Shortages and Boost Diversity in Classrooms. Retrieved from https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-announces-144-million-investment-teacher-preparation-programs-address-shortages
[3] New York State Education Department. (2022). Alternative Teacher Certification Program. Retrieved from https://www.highered.nysed.gov/tcert/altcert/
[4] Hochul, K. (2022). Governor Hochul Announces $14.4 Million Investment in Teacher Preparation Programs to Address Shortages and Boost Diversity in Classrooms. Retrieved from https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-announces-144-million-investment-teacher-preparation-programs-address-shortages
[5] New York State Education Department. (2022). Upskilling Paraprofessionals Program. Retrieved from https://www.highered.nysed.gov/tcert/ups/
[6] New York State Education Department. (2022). Education Workforce Investment. Retrieved from https://www.highered.nysed.gov/tcert/ewi/
[7] New York State Education Department. (2022). New York State Awards $14.4 Million to Expand Teacher Preparation Programs. Retrieved from https://www.nysed.gov/news/2022/new-york-state-awards-144-million-expand-teacher-preparation-programs
- The Upskilling Paraprofessionals Program and the Alternative Teacher Certification Program, both part of New York's Education Workforce Investment, aim to attract diverse talent into education, address politics related to teacher shortages, and foster self-development, fostering a stronger, more equitable general-news landscape in the education sector.
- As funds are being distributed to programs like the Upskilling Paraprofessionals Program and the Alternative Teacher Certification Program through Governor Kathy Hochul's investment, the focus on education-and-self-development can also benefit the broader context of politics, as a more equitable education system may lead to better-informed citizens and potentially improve decision-making processes.
