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Deadline

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Grant Type

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Overview

Talent Pipeline Development

Status: Active program area

Geographic Scope: Philadelphia, PA

Focus Areas: Developing a talent pipeline for teachers, leaders, and other school staff across the city

Overview:
One of three primary investment approaches used by Elevate 215. The program addresses critical teacher and school leader shortages in Philadelphia through pipeline development initiatives.

What They Fund:

  • Teacher preparation programs

  • Professional development for school leaders

  • Recruitment and retention initiatives

  • Career pathway programs for educators

  • Diversity initiatives in educator recruitment

    • Notable Initiative - SLA@Beeber Teacher Pathway Program:

  • First certified CTE (Career and Technical Education) K-12 Teaching program in Philadelphia

  • Dual enrollment with Temple University and Community College of Philadelphia

  • Teaching assistant opportunities for high school students

  • Liberation Academy curriculum through Center for Black Educator Development

  • Focus on recruiting diverse educators and educators of color

  • Approximately 100 high school students engaged in programming during 2022-23

    • Strategic Context:

  • Philadelphia faces shortage of trained and diverse teachers

  • Program aims to increase pool of Black educators and educators of color

  • Aligned with School District's Accelerate Philly strategic plan

  • Recognition that diverse educator workforce better reflects student population and improves outcomes

    • Partners:

  • Science Leadership Academy (SLA)

  • Temple University

  • Community College of Philadelphia

  • Center for Black Educator Development

  • School District of Philadelphia

    • Contact Information:

  • Phone: +1-484-785-8111

  • Email: info@elevate215.org

  • Address: 123 S Broad Street, Suite 1170, Philadelphia, PA 19109

  • Website: elevate215.org

    • How to Apply

    Application Process

    Invitation-to-Apply Model:
    1. Elevate 215 Investment Team actively engages with schools, organizations, and talent pipeline initiatives
    2. Team monitors education landscape for emerging strategies and opportunities
    3. Potential grantees are invited to apply based on organizational priorities and specific criteria
    4. Unsolicited applications not accepted

    Specific Application Details:
    Not detailed in provided materials

    Partnerships and Collaboration:

  • Work with schools developing talent pipeline programs

  • Collaboration with higher education institutions

  • Partnership with diversity-focused organizations like Center for Black Educator Development

    • Contact for More Information:

  • Phone: +1-484-785-8111

  • Email: info@elevate215.org

  • Address: 123 S Broad Street, Suite 1170, Philadelphia, PA 19109

  • Website: elevate215.org

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    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    teachersteacher-developmenteducationworkforce-developmentdiversityk-12-schools

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