factors impacting teacher retention mary ann springs

Factors that Impact Teacher Retention

William Allan Kritsonis, PhD

Old Techniques in an “Information Age” Lack of Vision in Reframing Retention Failure to Gather information from

Teachers concerning Retention.

62% of Students minorities vs. 39% in other schools.

47% of Students are eligible for Free/Reduced Lunch vs. 35% at other schools.

42% of hard to staff schools were middle schools vs. 18% of other schools were middle schools.

Less Teacher Satisfaction than their peers in other schools.

#1. Inadequate financial compensation.

#2. Under-representation of minority teachers.

#3. Desirability to teach may be outweighed by more attractive alternatives.

#4. Student discipline.

Women are more likely to enter the profession than men.

Only 39% of nation’s public elementary & secondary schools were minority vs. 61% being majority.

Higher test scores and better school selections deter some students from entering the teaching profession.

90% of Teachers agreed that one should enjoy the profession.

81% of Teachers felt that flexibility and spending time with family was a key factor.

Safety Issues Under Compensation Accountability Lack of Opportunity for Advancement

Mentoring to At-Risk Students Alternative Certification Conducive learning environment More Competitive Salary

Attrition increased for: Schools with higher numbers of

minority, low-income, and low-performing students.

Urban Schools vs. Suburban and rural districts.

Public vs. Private Schools, and Schools with poor working conditions

and low financial compensation.

#1. Flexibility in career options for experienced teachers.

#2. Effective mentoring programs. #3. Professional Development. #4. A Comprehensive Induction

Process.

Teacher retention and attrition has become extremely costly for the nation, therefore, new recruitment and retention strategies must be implemented.