Voices from the Field spotlights stakeholders in Region 12 and their work to improve educational opportunities and outcomes. R12CC is privileged to collaborate with and share the insights of Dr. Tracy Hinds, Deputy Commissioner of Learning Services at the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. The Region 12 Comprehensive Center
by Katie Allen Since 2022, Registered Teacher Apprenticeship (RTA) has become a new model of interest to many state and local education agencies as they seek to increase the number of highly qualified, licensed teachers. RTA is an on-the-job paid training model with mentoring that utilizes a competency-based framework in tandem with higher education
In Missouri, project staff are collaborating with the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) to support the Missouri Leadership Development System (MLDS). The system delivers professional learning through a blended model of in-person sessions in nine regions around the state supported by regional MLDS specialists. Principals in year 1 or 2 of their career
In Colorado, R12CC continues to support Colorado education stakeholders’ use of a geographic information system (GIS) map to strengthen the workforce pipeline. Through GIS mapping, stakeholders gain a better understanding of factors impacting teacher shortages and retention and can identify ways to address the contextual needs of localities. Additionally, Colorado Department of Education (CDE) staff
R12CC continues to host a monthly Executive Leadership Forum with Kansas superintendents to support them as they lead change management initiatives. Superintendents and state education leaders also took part in two workshops designed to support the creation of the Kansas Executive Leadership Development System. The goal of these workshops is to identify key competencies and
Team members from R12CC, the Colorado Department of Education (CDE), Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE), and Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) convened with stakeholders from across the country in Washington, DC at the Meeting the Moment conference. The convening provided an opportunity to connect with education leaders from all 50 states