Abstract
The objective of this resource document is to offer guidance to school districts on how to expand the recruitment, hiring, and retention of bilingual and English Language Development (ELD) teachers and support staff by implementing the THREAD (Tap, Harness, Reach, Establish, Awareness, Develop) approach. While this document was created for New Jersey school districts and administrators specifically, its potential applications are not limited to the state.
Topics
Teacher Qualifications and Certification
Professional Development
Preservice Teacher Preparation
Paraprofessionals
Administrators
Administration and Leadership