Teaching to Thrive in two minutes
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What the video covers
What the program is
A new teacher induction program: online coursework plus on-site and online coaching in the major skill areas of early childhood teaching.
Why it exists
Teacher turnover runs as high as 40% in some parts of the country — a real cost for centers and a loss for children who must bond with a new caregiver.
Who funds it
A 3-year grant from the William Penn Foundation, with the goal of training 750 teachers across Philadelphia by the end of 2029.
What teachers get
20 hours of professional development, 4 hours of one-on-one coaching from an early childhood specialist, and a $200 stipend for graduating.
How to join
New cohorts start on the 1st of every month. Directors register teachers at teachingtothrive.net in about 3 minutes.
Teaching to Thrive is onboarding and professional development. It is not a PDE-approved induction program and does not fulfill Pennsylvania Level II certification requirements.
Hired someone new? Get them started this month.
Registration takes about 3 minutes. Free for Philadelphia STAR 3 & 4 centers; other centers can join on a sliding fee scale.
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