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Mesquite ISD highlights teacher support programs as first-year retention rises to 83%
Summary
District professional learning leaders reported increased retention among first-year teachers (83%), described teacher support specialists (TSS) and the PACE grow-your-own pathway, and reviewed plans to expand professional learning and certification pathways.
Mesquite ISD's professional learning team told trustees the district has focused resources on first-year teacher support and grow-your-own pathways, reporting an 83% retention rate for first-year teachers this year.
The presenter described district initiatives including teacher support specialists (TSS) who provide job-embedded, non-evaluative coaching; PACE and other pathways that help paraprofessionals and non-certified teachers earn degrees and certification; and the redesign of district professional learning days to provide differentiated, conference-style sessions. "Our vision is that we are committed every day to ensuring that all MISD students are learning and are successful every day by equipping, empowering and encouraging all of our MISD staff members," the presenter said.
Staff noted current staffing numbers (145 first-year teachers; 70% of first-year teachers are non-certified and many are enrolled in certification pathways) and outlined goals to secure the teacher talent pipeline and refine new-teacher support. Trustees thanked presenters and highlighted the PACE graduations and outreach that are contributing to recruitment and retention.
