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Teaching Strategies

Tackling the Teacher Shortage: Innovating to Fill the Gaps

Monday, February 24, 2025
3:15 PM – 3:35 PM East Coast USA Time
Location: A707
Session Type: Contributed Talk

    Presenter(s)

  • Melissa Lundgaard

    Executive Director
    Illinois Virtual Schools & Academy
    Vernon Hills, IL, United States

    • Co-Presenter(s)

  • RC

    Ron Chernobrov (he/him/his)

    Technology Specialist & Lead Teacher
    Illinois Virtual Schools & Academy
    North, IL, United States

Abstract Description : The nationwide teacher shortage has left many schools struggling to fill vacant positions and provide students with the courses they need to graduate. The Illinois Virtual Schools & Academy Teacher Shortage Solution (TSS) is a unique and successful program that helps schools address these challenges by providing access to online courses taught by Illinois teachers. The TSS is a flexible and cost-effective solution that can be customized to meet the specific needs of each school. Join us to learn about the strategies that have worked to partner with local schools across the state to build a an effective Teacher Shortage Solutions program.

If someone was doing a search for your session in the program what 5 words might they use to search for and find your session.: Teacher Shortage Solutions
Partnering with Local School Districts

Learning Objectives:

  • 1. Participants will be able to identify and explain how the Illinois Virtual Schools & Academy Teacher Shortage Solution (TSS) effectively addresses the teacher shortage by providing flexible, cost-effective access to teachers and courses.
  • 2. Participants will understand the customizable implementation options of the IVSA TSS, including both synchronous and asynchronous learning, creating school partnerships and will also learn how to leverage these strategies to meet the specific needs of their schools or districts.