The Palmetto Education Summit 2026

This session will guide district and school leaders through designing or strengthening a teacher‑recruitment pathway that begins in high school by intentionally stacking two CTE courses with two Teacher Cadet courses to form a complete, coherent four‑course sequence. Participants will explore how CTE and Teacher Cadet, often operating in parallel, can be strategically aligned to create a seamless pipeline from early career exploration to hands‑on pre‑educator experiences. The session will highlight how this combined pathway increases student engagement, elevates the visibility of teaching as a profession, and supports long‑term recruitment efforts by building a homegrown pool of future educators. Attendees will examine model course progressions, practical scheduling options, and examples of successful partnerships. By the end of the session, participants will be equipped with actionable next steps to launch or enhance a high‑school teacher‑recruitment pathway tailored to their district’s needs.