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Odessa board reviews alternative teacher‑certification pathway amid recruitment concerns
Summary
Board members discussed a proposed two‑year associate pathway that would allow candidates to work as teacher of record while completing certification, weighing mentorship needs, program quality and cost‑effectiveness as a response to statewide teacher shortages.
Board members spent a substantive portion of their January meeting discussing an alternative teacher‑certification pathway proposed as a response to teacher shortages.
Staff presented a sample pathway in the board packet for review: candidates would obtain an associate in applied science with foundational education coursework, be hired as teacher of record, and complete certification while working, supported by a structured mentorship plan. A board member said the sample pathway…
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