Call for Chapters: Improving Teacher, Counselor, and Service Professional Pipelines in Public Schools (2024)

Introduction

Innovative Pathways: Enhancing Teacher, Counselor, and Service Professional Pipelines in Public Schools is an edited volume that seeks to address the ongoing shortage of teachers, counselors, and related service professionals in public schools. This publication will compile chapters that present creative and practical strategies to attract, train, and retain these vital professionals. By showcasing a variety of innovative approaches—from recruitment strategiesand alternative preparation models to retention efforts and policy advocacy—the book aims to provide a comprehensive resource for tackling this critical issue. Each chapter will offer actionable recommendations, supported by research, case studies, and best practices, to help stakeholders in education implement effective solutions. Chapters will be categorized into the following three sections: Innovative Strategies to Recruit and Retain Teachers; Recruiting and Retaining School Counselors and Social Workers; Related Service Professionals Recruitment and Retention Strategies.

Objective

This publication will make a significant impact on the research community by addressing the lack of consolidated research on innovative strategies to enhance the education workforce pipeline, thereby filling critical knowledge gaps. By bringing together diverse perspectives and solutions, the book will provide a rich source of knowledge and insight. Additionally, it promotes interdisciplinary research by encouraging collaboration among educators,policymakers, and researchers from various fields, fostering new research agendas and collaborative efforts. The chapters will offer empirical research, case studies, and practical examples, contributing to the body of evidence-based practices in education, enabling researchers to build on these findings to further explore and refine solutions. Ultimately, by presenting well-researched recommendations, the book aims to influence policy decisions and practicalimplementations in schools, contributing to systemic change and improvement in the education sector.Innovative Pathways is designed for a broad audience of stakeholders in the education sector, including school administrators and district leaders, to help them implement effective strategies for recruiting, training, and retaining teachers and service professionals. It also targets policymakers and education advocates by providing research-based recommendations to inform policy decisions and advocacy efforts aimed at improving the education workforce pipeline. Teacher educators and counselor education faculty will find innovative models and practices for preparing future educators and counselors,thereby enhancing their training programs. Additionally, researchers and scholars in education will benefit from this book as a valuable resource for further research on workforce development, promoting interdisciplinary collaboration and new research directions. Lastly, current and aspiring teachers, counselors, and related service professionals will gain insights into the profession, potential career pathways, and support systems that can enhance their professional growth and job satisfaction.

Target Audience

school administrators, EPP professionals, school counseling workers and professors, all related service professionals, recruitment and retention specialists, teachers, professors, principals, superintendents, school HR

Recommended Topics

Innovative Recruitment StrategiesOutreach programs targeting underrepresented communitiesLeveraging social media and digital platforms for recruitmentRecruitment incentives and benefits packagesCollaborations with Higher Education InstitutionsPartnerships between K-12 schools and universitiesDual-enrollment programs for high school students interested in education careersUniversity-led initiatives to support future educators and counselorsThe role of professional organizations in influencing policyDiversity, Equity, and InclusionStrategies to promote diversity in the education workforceCulturally responsive teaching and counseling practicesEquity-focused recruitment and retention effortsCase Studies and Best PracticesSuccessful programs and initiatives from various educational contextsLessons learned from innovative school districts and institutionsCase studies on overcoming challenges in workforce developmentResearch findings on effective recruitment and retention strategiesTheoretical frameworks for understanding workforce developmentAnalysis of current trends and future directions in education careersImpact of COVID-19 on the Education WorkforceChanges in recruitment, training, and retention due to the pandemicRemote teaching and counseling practicesLong-term implications for the education professionInternational PerspectivesComparative studies of teacher and counselor pipelines in different countriesGlobal best practices for workforce developmentInternational collaborations and exchange programsFunding and ResourcesSecuring grants and funding for recruitment and training programsResource allocation for professional developmentFinancial support for aspiring educators and counselorsInnovations in Counselor EducationNew approaches to training school counselorsIntegrating mental health and wellness into school counseling programsAddressing the counselor shortage in public schoolsAlternative Teacher Preparation ModelsResidency and apprenticeship programsFast-track certification programsCompetency-based teacher educationTechnology-Enhanced Training and DevelopmentOnline and blended learning platforms for professional developmentVirtual simulations and teaching labsUsing artificial intelligence in teacher trainingMentorship and Support SystemsEffective mentorship programs for new teachers and counselorsPeer support networks and communities of practiceProfessional learning communities (PLCs)Retention StrategiesCreating supportive work environmentsAddressing teacher and counselor burnoutStrategies for improving job satisfaction and work-life balanceCareer Pathways and Advancement OpportunitiesProfessional development for career advancementSpecialization tracks and advanced certification programsLeadership training for teachers and counselorsPolicy and AdvocacyPolicy initiatives to support the education workforce pipelineAdvocacy strategies for systemic change

Submission Procedure

Researchers and practitioners are invited to submit on or before September 25, 2024, a chapter proposal of 1,000 to 2,000 words clearly explaining the mission and concerns of his or her proposed chapter. Authors will be notified by October 8, 2024 about the status of their proposals and sent chapter guidelines.Full chapters of a minimum of 10,000 words (word count includes references and related readings) are expected to be submitted by November 17, 2024, and all interested authors must consult the guidelines for manuscript submissions at https://www.igi-global.com/publish/contributor-resources/before-you-write/ prior to submission. All submitted chapters will be reviewed on a double-anonymized review basis. Contributors may also be requested to serve as reviewers for this project.

Note: There are no submission or acceptance fees for manuscripts submitted to this book publication, Improving Teacher, Counselor, and Service Professional Pipelines in Public Schools. All manuscripts are accepted based on a double-anonymized peer review editorial process.

All proposals should be submitted through the eEditorial Discovery^® online submission manager.

Publisher

This book is scheduled to be published by IGI Global (formerly Idea Group Inc.), an international academic publisher of the "Information Science Reference" (formerly Idea Group Reference), "Medical Information Science Reference," "Business Science Reference," and "Engineering Science Reference" imprints. IGI Global specializes in publishing reference books, scholarly journals, and electronic databases featuring academic research on a variety of innovative topic areas including, but not limited to, education, social science, medicine and healthcare, business and management, information science and technology, engineering, public administration, library and information science, media and communication studies, and environmental science. For additional information regarding the publisher, please visit https://www.igi-global.com. This publication is anticipated to be released in 2025.

Important Dates

September 25, 2024: Proposal Submission Deadline
October 8, 2024: Notification of Acceptance
November 17, 2024: Full Chapter Submission
December 29, 2024: Review Results Returned
January 26, 2025: Final Acceptance Notification
February 2, 2025: Final Chapter Submission

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