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Tyler ISD reports 235 teachers on District of Innovation list; officials urge pipeline and test supports
Summary
At a March 1 Tyler ISD board meeting, staff reported 235 educators currently on District of Innovation (DOI) certification and outlined partnerships and supports to move teachers toward full certification; a public speaker urged action on uncertified teachers and early-childhood achievement gaps.
Carolyn Davis, a public participant, told the Tyler ISD Board of Trustees on March 1 that “185 was the number of teachers in Tyler ISD classrooms reported to the board last semester without teacher certifications.”
Sherry Taylor, the district’s executive director of human resources, told trustees the district currently has 235 staff on DOI (District of Innovation) certification status and is actively supporting many as they complete certification requirements. “We do have 235 that are currently on DOI,” Taylor said. She said about 75 individuals are “in the process” of meeting requirements and that staff are arranging coursework and supports to improve first-time pass rates on certification exams.
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