The Christian County Public School System has announced the Board of Education has approved funding to support a teacher Rank change program.
It is designed to support teacher growth and retention across the district. A news release says eligible teachers are those on a continuing contract with the school system.
The $300,000 investment will be funded through available pandemic relief funds and will allow for up to 25 teachers for the next two years to participate in the program.
Teacher Recruiter Beverly Fort says, “For our teachers who are already established and highly successful in the classroom, this is a great way for them to continue their education and be compensated for their education and expertise. We have listened to our teachers and this is one of the things that is so important to them, obtaining the rank change through continuing education without the additional cost of a Master’s Degree.”
The Rank change program is a partnership between the school system and West Kentucky Educational Cooperative and BloomBoard.
This alternative to earning a Master’s degree can be used to support teachers in earning licensure Rank II or Rank I, while aligning professional learning to their strategic plans.