How Midwestern States are Addressing Ongoing Teacher Shortages [Webinar]

Open to all, this webinar was organized and led by The Council of State Governments’ Midwestern Legislative Conference Education & Workforce Development Committee. In addition to allotting time for a roundtable discussion with all participants, the event featured presentations by experts from the Learning Policy Institute and the Illinois Association of Regional Superintendents of Schools.

In May, CSG Midwest released an issue brief showcasing the myriad strategies that Midwestern state legislatures and education departments have implemented to address the ongoing shortage of K-12 teachers, with a particular focus on actions taken between 2021 and 2023.

This webinar helped complement the release of this issue brief, allowing legislators, legislative staff and other participants to learn more about efforts being made in the region to staff classrooms with qualified educators.

Presentations

• The State of the Teacher Workforce: Current Developments and Policy Implications (Ryan Saunders, Learning Policy Institute)
• Teacher Shortage Survey & Lessons Learned (Gary Tipsord, Illinois Association of Regional Superintendents of Schools)