Tackling the Florida Teacher Shortage
BloomBoard is working with school districts across the state of Florida to develop sustainable talent pipelines while advancing and retaining educators through an on-the-job, degree-based instructional model. Learn more about the work we’re doing around teacher apprenticeship in partnership with Barry University, and find out how we can support your district in addressing your teacher shortage.
BloomBoard & Barry University
BloomBoard is proud to partner with Barry University to offer the J.E.T. (Job Embedded Teaching) Pathway program. This on-the-job bachelor’s degree program allows paraprofessionals and staff who are already employed in schools to continue working in the classroom as they earn a Bachelor of Science in education, with specialization options in Early Childhood, Elementary, and Exceptional Student Education. Learn more.
A Few of Our Florida Partners
The School District of Palm Beach County
Miami-Dade County Public Schools
The School District of Desoto County
Hernando County School District
Martin County School District
Okeechobee County Schools
Florida Teacher Recruitment Summit
Partners In the News
New Associate Teacher program helping teachers earn bachelor’s degree while working
A new program is helping grow the teacher body throughout Hernando County Schools. The school district has partnered with BloomBoard to launch its Associate Teacher Program. It’s offering paraprofessionals to earn their bachelor’s degrees in elementary education, all the while working — at no cost.
School district says more than 65 applied for Associate Teacher Program
An effort to deal with the teacher shortage seems to be working in Hernando County, as the school district is reporting a surge of applicants for its Associate Teacher Program. In just a few weeks, more than 65 applicants expressed interest following the launch of the program…
A new program hopes to open doors for highly qualified teachers
It’s that time of year again—the end of summer break—and back to school is right around the corner. For the Hernando County School District (HCSD), there is something even more special that is sure to be a win-win for both the county and the community…
Martin County School District works to grow its own teachers by paying for their college
A program meant to grow current educators is now underway in Martin County. In July, the Martin County School Board unanimously approved a program that allows up to 15 paraprofessionals (classroom assistants) or teachers assistants to get their bachelor’s degree through district funds…
Martin County School District considering new program to train and “grow” teachers
The Martin County School District is considering a new method to recruit and retain teachers, and it’s by investing in the staff they already have. The district currently participates in educational prep programs with local colleges and universities, but they’re just not producing enough teachers.
School Board approves deal to fight teacher shortage
In an effort to get more people into the teaching profession in Hernando County, the school district recently announced a partnership with BloomBoard, a company that describes itself as a talent development provider that helps school districts with educator pipeline, advancement, and retention solutions.
Martin County makes moves: School board backs BloomBoard proposal to boost teacher talent
A program used to “grow” current educators has been approved unanimously by the Martin County School Board at Tuesday night’s meeting. The board collectively agreed on the BloomBoard initiative, allowing up to 15 teacher apprenticeship-based bachelor’s degree programs for paraprofessionals or teacher assistants…
About BloomBoard
"Watch this brief video to learn more about BloomBoard and how we support school districts with educator pipeline, advancement, and retention solutions.
To learn more, contact Michelle Licata, Florida Account Representative at michelle.licata@bloomboard.com."
BloomBoard’s Talent Development Solutions
Build your talent pipeline while advancing and retaining your educators.
No matter where your educators are on their journey, we have a solution for their economic and professional advancement. In Florida, we currently offer:
Paraprofessional Program
Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Exceptional Student Education (ESE) (K-12)
Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education
Informational Resources on Apprenticeship
Talent Revolution: How Smart Districts Attract and Retain Top-Notch Teachers
With teacher ed program enrollment on the decline and open teaching positions multiplying, it’s time for districts to break free from conventional recruiting methods. In this webinar, Jason Lange, president and co-founder of BloomBoard, discusses unexpected sources districts might look to for inspiration. He also highlight a variety of cutting-edge teacher recruitment and retention strategies that are proving wildly successful in many districts.
What Educators Are Saying
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