Educator Recruitment & Retention Principles of Action

Our team gathered input from teachers, support staff, administration, and district leaders, as well as used evidence-based research and outreach to other states. This work resulted in the Principles of Action, which guides our work.

Guiding Principles

A high-quality education is vital for the success of our children, community, and state. Ensuring that all students have access to a professional, prepared, and effective educator will happen when:

• Salary packages are comparable to the education and training of other professional fields.
• Adequate resources for classrooms, students, and educators are provided.
• Educator autonomy, relevant professional learning and development, and leadership opportunities are common practices throughout a school system.
• Professional, effective, and collaborative leadership exists at every level.

Principles in Action

The Arizona Department of Education Recruitment and Retention team will advocate and support communities and Local Education Agencies (LEAs) by:

• Developing research-based toolkits and resources to collaboratively advocate for the needs of educators and students at a community and statewide level.
• Providing effective professional learning and development that honors educators as experts by being differentiated to meet their unique needs.
• Building and supporting pathways for leadership that meet the needs of students and the local education system and elevates student achievement as well as educator efficacy.
• Establishing effective systems, supports, and pathways to recruit and retain education professionals.
• Ensuring education professionals enter the workforce with appropriate resources, preparation, and training, which includes continuous support at all levels within the educational system.