Survey Shows Widening Gap in Supply of Teachers Coming in the Fall

By AACTE

(June 3, 2020, Washington, D.C.) – Education leaders’ outlook for the 2020-21 academic year anticipates a widening gap in the supply of new teachers, according to the April 2020 survey conducted by the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (AACTE). The findings show 23% of respondents expect a decline in continuing education student enrollment of more than 10%, and 40% expect such a decline among new students. The study on how the coronavirus pandemic is affecting educator preparation programs was based on nearly 200 responses from individuals in leadership roles at colleges of education.

“Our survey examines the critical demands in teacher preparation as we continue to navigate the global health pandemic and prepare for the academic year beginning in the fall,” said Lynn M. Gangone, AACTE president and CEO. “The data generated in this report provide important benchmarks for building the teaching workforce. We view these findings as an important indicator of the increased challenges ahead and key factors for prioritizing our efforts to move our profession forward.”

AACTE Survey Captures Members’ Coronavirus Experience and Response

AACTE Responds to COVID-19

By Jacqueline E. King, Ph.D.

To better understand and assist members as they respond to the coronavirus pandemic, AACTE invited all chief institutional representatives to complete a short online survey in early April. Nearly 200 members responded, yielding valuable insights about how the pandemic is affecting educator preparation now and the concerns that leaders anticipate as they look ahead to the 2020-21 academic year. The complete set of findings is available online; highlights include the following:

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• Virtually all programs have transitioned to fully online instruction, using synchronous and asynchronous methods.
• Faculty have received training in online instruction, and IT support has increased.
• Many institutions are providing devices for students as needed.

AACTE Member Survey on Impact of the Coronavirus

AACTE Responds to COVID-19

By Lynn M. Gangone

To help AACTE better understand and help members respond to the unprecedented challenges that COVID-19 has created for educator preparation, AACTE distributed a survey today to targeted members. The member survey was sent to senior leaders with responsibility for a school, college, or department of education such as deans, associate deans, vice presidents, or department chairs.

If you received this survey, AACTE needs to hear from you and will use your responses to

• determine the support members need;
• inform the public and policy makers about how the coronavirus is affecting educator preparation; and
• share aggregated information with members to help you benchmark your experience against your peers.