District details multiple teacher pipeline initiatives — Empire State U., Siena residency, Teachers of Tomorrow and CTE pathway

Albany City School District officials outlined a multi‑pronged effort to recruit and retain teachers, including partnerships with higher‑education institutions, state and federal grant programs, a refocused career‑pathway for students and expanded mentor and tuition‑reimbursement supports.

Assistant Superintendent Jennifer Houlihan and Dr. Fred Engelhart, director of grants, told the board the district is promoting an Empire State University program that awards credit for prior learning and helps teaching assistants earn degrees; the district currently has four employees enrolled in that program. Dr. Engelhart described the Siena University teacher residency…