Recruitment Strategies

This page includes a repository of strategies, programs, and reports related to the recruitment of teachers, something we also think about as activating the desire within many students to serve their communities in a meaningful way, with a special emphasis on recruiting for diversity. Specific characteristics of future teachers are listed when the resource specifically targets those populations. Resources can be filtered by population and/or type of resource.

Generally, these resources are available at no cost or through a subscription carried by CSU campus libraries.

View a list of barriers to teaching that have been used to address some of the real and perceived obstacles that teaching candidates face.

  • ​MSTI BLOG

    Population: Math, Science, Undergraduate
    Strategy Type: Social media
    Submitted by: San Francisco State 

  • ​Partnership with Student California Teachers Association (SCTA)

    The MSTI Director serves as advisor for the Stan State Student California Teachers Association (SCTA).  A dedicated group of ninety-eight future teachers, SCTA members were an active presence on campus and in the community.

    Population: Math, Science
    Strategy Type: Presentations, SCTA and other clubs
    Submitted by: CSU Stanislaus  tribeiro@csustan.edu

  • ​Targeted Recruitment for FLM and FLGS Additional Credentials

    CSUSM targets is MSTI funds precisely at K-8 credential students to help them obtain an FLM or FLGS credential by paying for CSET prep, CSET exams, and course materials for the secondary math or science methods course.

    Population: Credential Student, Math, Other graduate, Paraprofessionals, Science
    Strategy Type: Financial assistance, Test prep assistance
    Submitted by: CSU San Marcos 

  • ​Undergraduate Advising to ITEP Candidates

    CSUN offers advising to those in the four-year integrated (FYI) math/credential program. Faculty and staff provide counseling, encouragement, and information about enrichment activities and scholarships.​

    Population: Math, Science, Undergraduate
    Strategy Type: Advising and mentoring, Financial assistance
    Submitted by: CSU Northridge