Supporting Teacher Development & Retention

Why Teacher Development & Retention Matters

When educators are supported in staying and growing in their roles, students benefit from stronger relationships, consistent instruction, and more stable learning environments. Investing in teacher development and retention is an investment in student success and in the long-term strength of our schools. By helping teachers and aspiring teachers access the training, credentials, and support they need, we strengthen the educators who help students learn, grow, and thrive.

Impact

Stability for students‍ ‍


Consistent teachers improve academic outcomes and classroom culture.

Stronger school communities

Retained teachers build institutional knowledge and mentorship pipelines.

Cost savings for districts

Reducing turnover lowers recruitment and training expenses.

Teaching requires passion, commitment, and dedication. The path to building a successful, lasting career in education is not always straightforward. We help remove barriers for educators pursuing both traditional and nontraditional pathways into—and through—the profession.

How Your Donation Helps

  • $200 — Build Teacher Leadership

    Sponsor a Learning Circle Session

    Help a teacher host a peer learning session to share best practices.
    ✔ Strengthens collaboration
    ✔ Builds internal expertise
    ✔ Multiplies impact across multiple classrooms

  • $500 — Strengthen Qualifications

    Support a Highly Qualified TA Credential Stipend

    Help a teaching assistant earn required credentials.
    ✔ Reduces financial barriers
    ✔ Supports career advancement
    ✔ Strengthens classroom consistency

  • $1000 — Spark Professional Growth

    Fund a Culturally Responsive Educator Project

    Your gift supports classroom-based projects that help educators better serve diverse learners.
    ✔ Covers materials and resources
    ✔ Encourages innovation in instruction
    ✔ Impacts current and future student success district-wide

  • $1,575 — Invest In a Lifelong Learner

    Support Course Completion

    Cover tuition for one required course toward teacher licensure.
    ✔ Moves a paraprofessional closer to a full teaching certification
    ✔ Builds the future teacher pipeline
    ✔ Increases Special Education and English Language Leaner teachers

  • $3,000–$4,500 — Remove a Major Barrier

    Fund License Completion

    Eliminate out-of-pocket reimbursement burdens for educators completing licensure requirements.
    ✔ Prevents talented educators from leaving the profession
    ✔ Accelerates full teacher licensure

  • $7,000 — Support a Key Step

    Fund Substitute Coverage

    Allow a current educator to complete required student teaching without the loss of income.
    ✔ Protects financial stability
    ✔ Ensures licensure completion

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