The process for placing teachers – in their schools and positions and also with particular principals and colleagues– is a main driver of teacher quality and diversity. For example, district HR units often place teachers into individual positions as they arise and then consider how to support their growth. But teachers and other professionals deepen their practice through sustained opportunities to learn on the job with colleagues, which depends on their placement.  

How do placement processes typically operate in school districts? What pivots have some HR units made that research associates with improved support for teacher quality and diversity? 

The following modules help you work through those questions to enhance how your HR unit approaches teacher placement to leverage teacher quality and diversity. 

4A. Your current state

4B.  Strategically staff to teacher learning teams