Recruitment Strategies

This page includes a searchable database 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 searched by keyword and filtered by population and/or type of resource.

We welcome new strategy suggestions; you may submit them using the Recruitment and Strategies Suggestion form. 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.

We welcome new ideas for activating and recruiting future teachers; use the Recruitment Strategies form to submit additional suggestions to the list.

​Math/Science Ambassadors – CSUF undergraduates are recruited and trained to work with learners of mathematics and science in high-need middle schools.

Submitted by
CSU Fullerton
Populations
Math, Science, Undergraduate
Strategies
Early field experiences

​Outreach and Promotion: Social Media, Bling, Open Houses, etc. The MSTI Director promotes single subject math and science teacher pathways through presentations at various venues.

Submitted by
CSU Fresno
Populations
Community College, High School, Math, Science, Undergraduate
Strategies
Presentations, Social media, Special events

As part of the CSULA partnership with the Stern Math and Science School (grades 9-12), which opened in 2006 and now housed on the Cal State L.A. campus, CSULA MSTI Team members provide professional development workshops and training for its faculty members.

Submitted by
CSU Los Angeles
Populations
High School, Math, Science
Strategies
Professional conferences

​Recruitment events featuring classroom teachers. Based on ideas learned from the Mathematics Teacher Education Partnership (MTEP), we held several face-to-face recruitment events on campus in 2016-17.

Submitted by
CSU Fullerton
Populations
Math, Undergraduate
Strategies
Promotion by non-ed faculty, Recruitment fairs

Using existing support and program elements, we have developed pathways for qualified undergraduates and credential candidates to obtain the foundation level math credential either as a stand-alone credential, or as an additional credential.​

Submitted by
Humboldt State
Populations
Credential Student, Math, Undergraduate
Strategies
Other

​Mathematics Education Career Advising - We advise those interested in pursuing or enhancing their careers in secondary mathematics teaching. Multiple pathways explained. Entry to HSU and other CSU Campus credential programs supported. Additional certification information provided.​

Submitted by
Humboldt State
Populations
Math, Undergraduate
Strategies
Advising and mentoring

Pair future teachers with faculty mentors or TK-12 teachers to do informal mentoring.  Recruit mentor teachers who are willing to volunteer their time if stipends are not available.  Mentees can observe the mentor teacher (20 hours for the semester) and provide one-on-one mentoring outside of the classroom.&nbs

Submitted by
Aimee Nelson
Populations
Undergraduate
Strategies
Other

​CSME works with the Mathematics, Engineering and Science Achievement (MESA) program at SF State to send engineering and mathematics students from underrepresented groups to middle and high schools to tutor and help recruit students into careers in math and engineering, including math and science teaching.​

Submitted by
San Francisco State
Populations
Math, Science, Undergraduate
Strategies
Early field experiences