Teachers and school administrators are needed for student success. Studies show that teachers and school leaders influence student achievement more than other school factors.
Below is information about the experiences of current teachers and leaders.
The tables show the number and percent of
inexperienced teachers
any teacher who has zero to three years of prior experience working in a public school
,
teachers using emergency or preliminary certificates
any teacher using a certificate that allows them to teach in their assignment while pursuing the remaining requirements for full RI certification
,
teachers working out of field
any teachers who does not hold the appropriate Initial, Professional, or Advanced Certificate for his/her assignment
, and
inexperienced school administrators
any school administrator who has zero to three years of prior working experienced as a school administrator in a public school
.