The Delaware Department of Education (DDOE) establishes policies and scales effective practices designed to recruit and retain Delaware school staff.

Year-long Teacher Residencies

Provides aspiring educators with yearlong, paid residencies in Delaware schools in place of traditional student teaching experience.

Contact Delaware universities and colleges for more information.

Teacher Apprenticeships

Combines classroom instruction with on-the-job training, allowing participants to work closely with experienced mentors and gain invaluable insights into teaching while receiving an income and free preparation.

Grow Your Own

Provides grants for districts and charters to develop programs that train Delaware students to become future educators. Contact Delaware districts and charter schools for more information.

Increased Educator Salaries

Recommends teacher salary and compensation enhancements under the direction of the Governor’s Office and in collaboration with the Public Education Compensation Committee (PECC) to attract and retain education professionals.

Mentoring and Induction

Pairs new teachers and leaders with experienced mentors to help them navigate the challenges of the classroom and school while encouraging growth.

High-Quality Professional Learning

Provides specific, relevant, equitable, ongoing and engaging learning for Delaware educators.