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Great teachers and leaders for all students - attract, prepare, recruit and hire, support and grow, retain

The Office of Educator Excellence and Certification Services at RIDE is dedicated to supporting and improving the educator talent in Rhode Island districts. For more information, please use the links below.

1. Attract

Increase interest in teaching and leading, elevate the profession, and diversify the talent pool through multiple pathways into the profession for teachers and administrators

2. Prepare

Offer high-quality, practice based preparation for educators through a variety of models.

3. Recruit & Hire

Certify educators with appropriate credentials, encourage early hiring, and utilize proven recruitment and hiring practices

4. Support & Grow

Improve professional learning systems and increase use of high-leverage practices, such as coaching and feedback opportunities

5. Retain

Establish career pathways and shared leadership opportunities for all educators, while supporting strong building and district leadership

Other tools and information

Fact

16,000

The approximate number of teachers, administrators, & other educators who work in RI public schools.

Resources & Info

This Educator Resources document (PDF) provides information about instructional help with distance learning, personal and professional learning resources, as well as information on COVID-19.

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