‘Heartbeat of the Community’ Documentary Screening: Preparing, Recruiting, and Retaining Teachers Remotely

Monday, June 22

Time: 2:30 p.m.–3:30 p.m. Central Time

Location: Virtual

Description:

Regional Educational Laboratory (REL) Midwest is hosting a virtual screening of its documentary Heartbeat of the Community. The session introduces actionable strategies to support teacher preparation and recruitment, particularly in rural communities and contexts affected by COVID-19. The screening includes relevant clips of the documentary interspersed with panel discussions.

Partnership: Midwest Alliance to Improve Teacher Preparation

Speakers:

• Troy Haugen, Director of College and Career Readiness, Lakes Country Service Cooperative (Minnesota)
• Jillian Davidson, Ph.D., Director of Clinical Experiences, Central Michigan University
• Dan Frederking, Ed.D., Technical Assistance Consultant, REL Midwest
• Carey Johnson, Principal, Parkers Prairie High School (Minnesota)

Resources:

• Agenda [191 KB ]
• Documentary and viewing guide: Heartbeat of the Community: Recruiting and Retaining Teachers in Rural Schools