Recruitment and retention are sometimes seen as separate sets of responsibilities. The real problem, though, is not how to recruit enough teachers; it’s how to keep them.

As teacher pipelines expand through residencies, Grow Your Own (GYO) programs, apprenticeships, and alternative certification, the transition from preparation to the classroom matters more than ever.

NTC partners with districts to develop comprehensive retention strategies that support aspiring teachers from recruitment through their first years teaching and beyond. We create tailored outreach and early professional experience opportunities while teacher candidates complete their preparation programs. When they become teachers of record, aligned induction provides a coherent throughline of support for teacher growth and development.