The Minority Teacher Recruiting Program (MTR) is a product of the combined efforts of the Capitol Region Education Council, Connecticut school districts and other Regional Education Service Centers. Program services assist schools to recruit, hire and retain a diverse teaching and administrative staff that more closely represents the diversity of the student population.

More than 400 minority teachers were employed by MTR school districts in the last four years. The state of Connecticut has a lot to offer prospective teachers. It has the highest average salary in the United States and it has an extensive mentor support system for new teachers.

While the recruiting landscape continues to change, our vision remains the same. The Minority Teacher Recruiting Program (MTR) is a comprehensive program designed to support local school districts in recruiting and retaining minority teachers and administrators.

Program activities focus on the following priority areas:
1. Recruitment activities target college students, certified teachers and career changers.
2. Retention programs are designed especially to address the interests and challenges of cultural and ethnic minorities.
3. Pre-collegiate Programs for students in grades 5-12 called Young Educators Society (YES Clubs) encourage students, particularly minority students, to consider teaching as a career.

For further information, choose your area of interest:

• Certified Teacher
• Career Changer
• College Student
• Middle or High School Student
• District Hiring Personnel