EBGT Measures of Success by Zara Zanussi

2026-09-22 21:30:41 UTC

Explorers identify if the skills and culture in the setting they anticipate working in matches their skills and interest.

2026-09-22 21:31:01 UTC

students consider teaching to be a rewarding career

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Interested candidates are able to easily find a path that best fits their lives, context and needs.

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High school students are introduced to the many career opportunities and pathways in the education field

crisdavis02 — 2026-09-22 21:31:20 UTC

Success in the explore phase looks like... I have done something to learn if the skills, interests etc. match, personally

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students are seeking out colleges (while in high school) specifically to attend a teaching program

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They are able to find the resources needed to support them while they are pursuing their pathway to teaching

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Explorers identify if they have the bandwidth for the educational path including resources of time and money

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High school students interact with educators who match their own demographic characteristics

crisdavis02 — 2026-09-22 21:31:53 UTC

Understanding how much time and money it takes to become a teacher

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Increase the amount of interested candidates applying for licensure pathways

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Students think about the kind of teacher they would like to be and who might be role models

crisdavis02 — 2026-09-22 21:32:19 UTC

understanding of a human services profession

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Satisfaction with the idea of teaching, desire to be in educational spaces. Appreciation for what education offers.

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students are able to explore if they enjoy/ know about all aspects of teaching -- relationships with parents, social/emotional development, grading/standards, etc.

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Explorers understand the variety of roles that may be open to them beyond traditional classroom teacher

crisdavis02 — 2026-09-22 21:32:43 UTC

Knowing the job market

joe759 — 2026-09-22 21:32:54 UTC

Career-focused learning includes education

zarazanussi — 2026-09-22 21:33:03 UTC

significant amount of students are excited about considering the teaching profession!

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High school students understand what "steps and lanes," "collective bargaining," "union," etc. means

crisdavis02 — 2026-09-22 21:33:41 UTC

leaving high school with a few realistic career ideas, based on quality assessments/info

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Explorers understand how they can use their subject matter expertise and combine/maximize that knowledge with classroom teaching

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Explorers identify a role model or mentor who can inspire and support them throughout their journey

joe759 — 2026-09-22 21:34:37 UTC

High school coursework sequences include dual credit pre-requisites for teaching programs

crisdavis02 — 2026-09-22 21:34:39 UTC

explorers have actually spent time observing and or assisting an educator

rosewchu — 2026-09-22 21:34:52 UTC

Those exploring the profession see the possibilities of teaching as a viable, impactful and noble profession. That they see the connections to their own cultural and historical perspectives on the role of teaching

2026-09-22 21:34:53 UTC

Teachers encourage their students to become teachers and share the reward they feel

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Colleges share career pathways, salary info, etc. about careers in education during information and recruitment sessions

marlinagonzalez — 2026-09-22 21:36:03 UTC

Exploration is like opening up to everything with the eyes of a child. If I were to imagine what success looks like from this vantage point of exploring it would be that many trusted people are around to answer questpions, lead you to the first step and the next step

joe759 — 2026-09-22 21:36:23 UTC

High schools celebrate graduates going into education with the same enthusiasm that they celebrate athletic commitments (Signing Day)

rosewchu — 2026-09-22 21:36:29 UTC

Those exploring understand teaching in a more nuanced way, and that even if they decide not to become one, they are great champions/advocates for the profession

2026-09-22 21:36:32 UTC

Staying curious

rosewchu — 2026-09-22 21:37:55 UTC

More trusted adults and influencers are supporting encouraging the many ways of exploring the profession

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teachers are given a mentor to guide them through the licensure process & obtaining a full-time position

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Retention and graduation rates!

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Increase in diverse teachers completing the program and entering the workforce

crisdavis02 — 2026-09-22 21:48:09 UTC

Work in the field as a para, extended day

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Students grow in their understanding of the needs and cultures of their students and how to interact.

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Students connected with one another and building a professional cohort

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They are licensed to teach by the authoring board.

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Strong exit survey data across demographics that shows the participants felt supported (candidate experience measures)

crisdavis02 — 2026-09-22 21:48:48 UTC

Supportive pathways for current and diverse paras already working in the field

marlinagonzalez — 2026-09-22 21:48:55 UTC

As new teachers enter the field and begin working in classrooms, they are finding a community of teachers, professionals, community of school families who are supporting their work

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Long-term measure - teach for at least 5 years

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Student teachers understand and create systems to support creative and sustainable methods for ongoing work

crisdavis02 — 2026-09-22 21:49:24 UTC

Leverage high school and community college teacher education courses to reduce costs and support grow your own

marlinagonzalez — 2026-09-22 21:49:32 UTC

Finding a sense of community and belonging inside and outside the classroom and school

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Experience in the field, collaborating with multiple and diverse educational professionals

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Students develop skills and dispositions for growth as they enter teaching.

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Leverage what excited them as students in their journey.

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They experienced satisfaction and success in their classes

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Students from under represented groups find colleagues who shared their identities as well as allies

crisdavis02 — 2026-09-22 21:50:19 UTC

Have a long-term teacher mentor

joe759 — 2026-09-22 21:50:19 UTC

Community-based experiences provided and required during preparation

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Students themselves participate in identifying and naming their successes

marlinagonzalez — 2026-09-22 21:51:00 UTC

Immigrant teachers know where to go, whom to ask, regarding cultural competency issues and are not afraid to raise questions or concerns

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Enough licensed teachers in each licensure area to ensure all teacher vacancies are filled with quality professionals

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they can develop supporting networks to help them begin their teaching experience.

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Encourage those that it fits for to further licensures/advanced degree with less cost via the variety of pathways we have.

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Students have a deep understanding of what it feels like to work in a school every day

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Students feel strongly connected to the school and district in which they complete student teaching

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Preservice teachers interact with a variety of teaching styles.

joe759 — 2026-09-22 21:54:46 UTC

Connections made across institutions, e.g., affinity groups

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Retention within the same school

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They have supportive mentors who are also invested in their growth

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Feel confident interacting with students, colleagues, staff, parents, and the community.

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they are able to connect with other teachers on their team / in their school

crisdavis02 — 2026-09-22 21:57:25 UTC

Maximize prep, collaboration time for support

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New teachers are included in decision-making

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High quality mentoring programs that are not a one-size fits all depending on teacher role.

joe759 — 2026-09-22 21:57:41 UTC

Coach/mentor regularly meets with each teacher, matched with intentionality to who they are and what they need

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New teachers are seen as leaders - their strengths are leveraged

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They are adequately compensated, so they experience teaching as a viable career option

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new teachers have a good understanding of continuing education requirements and options

crisdavis02 — 2026-09-22 21:58:39 UTC

Support/assurance in knowing your strenghts/assets for the job

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New teachers have a professional learning plan to support their continued growth and leadership

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Coherent system of support both within schools and districts, especially if they collaborate with outside entities.

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Coaching and mentorship is both instructional and relational

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They are also finding leadership opportunities in the profession.

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Both a curriculum support system and an instructional mentor that separates out the two to emphasize how high quality instruction is vital beyond the curricular focus we tend to get mired in.

crisdavis02 — 2026-09-22 21:59:30 UTC

Experiencing beginning salary is a livable wage

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Leaders report having supports to create strong school environments where teachers can grow

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New teachers have professional networks beyond their school and district

joe759 — 2026-09-22 21:59:53 UTC

Placement considers where they have conditions to be successful (not only where there happens to be an opening)

marlinagonzalez — 2026-09-22 22:00:05 UTC

There is a built-in check-in system within the school building that provides new teachers the opportunity to ahowcase their learnings, especially their winds through caring gestures like simple shoutouts to someone who went through a Grow(ing pains) experience

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parent interactions are successful and well supported

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Teachers experience growth in leadership and expertise

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New teachers have opportunities to demonstrate their growth and learning

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Instructional Playbooks that are accessible and supported within each PLC, etc.

joe759 — 2026-09-22 22:01:01 UTC

Networks/connections, e.g. affinity groups (ideally built in Become) continue to be supported

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Professional development that is embedded in the work day/planning of each teacher.

crisdavis02 — 2026-09-22 22:02:16 UTC

Leadership and mentor opportunities

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Professional development that allows for variances based on background and expertise.

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Sustainable systems to maximize time and attention

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Leaders report having support in building conditions for teachers to thrive.

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Experienced teachers think and talk positively about the profession

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Teachers begin mentoring new incoming teachers and student teachers

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Advancement opportunities outside of admin

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Experienced teachers play an active role in recruiting and developing future teachers

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Teachers feel a deeper sense of being a part of their school community

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They feel and are respected for their experience and expertise

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Take advantage of leadership opportunities without leaving the classroom, including regional and state leadership.

marlinagonzalez — 2026-09-22 22:04:18 UTC

Higher salary levels that allow teachers to just focus on their teaching profession and have a sense of security that they can raise a family, pay for living expenses and not required to constantly dish out their personal funds for supplies etc

2026-09-22 22:04:24 UTC

Teachers have the option to stay where they are and develop deeply or move to something new that may be a better fit or otherwise meet their needs--staying is not seen as the only measure of success

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Experienced teachers serve their communities as professional experts

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They are and seen as leaders

crisdavis02 — 2026-09-22 22:04:35 UTC

Supportive benefits package

joe759 — 2026-09-22 22:04:56 UTC

Opportunities for leadership roles , if desired, without fulling leaving the classroom (half-time or part-year roles as data coach, new teacher support, curriculum development, etc.)

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Teachers develop reliable subs and take the time they need away from the classroom

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Leadership with instructional practice as its main focus.

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Teachers report peer, mentor and mentee relationships that last even if they move positions

marlinagonzalez — 2026-09-22 22:06:16 UTC

Mental health is sustained. Teachers have resources to not only engage in professional development but also in self-care. For example, corporations give recognition awards based on longevity. Does the teaching profession have this?

joe759 — 2026-09-22 22:07:30 UTC

Community-based experiences continue to be available and required - and at least some embedded in existing hours/days (not adding to already long days)

2026-09-22 22:07:37 UTC

Teachers see mentoring as part of their professional responsibilities and embrace it.

zarazanussi — 2026-09-25 15:13:46 UTC