Great Schools Partnership believes schools, school systems, and communities achieve educational equity when they ensure just outcomes for each student, raise marginalized voices, and challenge the imbalance of power and privilege.

The personal and professional stories laid out by author Dr. Shaylyn Marks in her book, Diversifying the Educator Pipeline: Supporting Black Educators Through Recruitment, Preparation, and Retention, are closely aligned with the Grounding Principles of GSP’s Diversifying the Educator Workforce Collaborative. Following a Black educator as they go through the life-cycle of a classroom teacher brings those principles and concepts to life, enriching and educating all of us who do this work.

We’re excited to announce that the author, Dr. Marks, will also join participants in a live discussion.

Outcomes

• Increase awareness of systemic barriers to recruiting, hiring, and retaining teachers of color
• Learn practical strategies for addressing and lowering barriers to diversifying the educator workforce
• Engage in critical dialogue that deepens understanding and challenges assumptions

Target Audiences

• All educators, including:
• Aspiring teachers
• K12 teachers and paraprofessionals
• School, district and state leaders
• School board members
• Those in higher education

What’s Included in the Diversifying the Educator Pipeline Book Club

Your registration fee includes:

• Access to five online 90-minute sessions
• Certificate for 7.5 professional development contact hours (participants are responsible for ensuring their district will accept these)

Please Note:

• Registration does NOT include a copy of the book. All Participants will receive a discount code for 25% off their book purchase.
• Due to the structure of the virtual book group and frequent use of breakout rooms, these sessions will not be recorded. However, participants will have access to materials shared by presenters each week within the running agenda.