Recruitment & Training
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To keep pace with Lexington's changing demographics, Fayette County Public Schools strives to build a diverse and inclusive workforce pipeline of highly talented and culturally competent administrators, teachers, and staff to provide a global perspective for students. Our efforts seek to ensure:
- All our stakeholders embrace equity, diversity, and inclusion;
- Stakeholders understand and accept that educator diversity is essential;
- School hiring decisions focus on prioritized diversification and inclusion efforts that reflect the demographic makeup of students and families; and
- Student learning experiences are enriched by environments that foster equitable access and increased participation of diverse curriculum, cultures, instructional strategies and practices, and the experiences and contributions of all people.
Contact: Rose Santiago, associate director for Minority Recruitment & Training, (859) 381-4224
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In their own words ...
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Recent kudos
SHAPE America national finalists hail from TCHS & Brenda Cowan Elementary
Jessie Clark boasts KMEA's Middle School Teacher of the Year
Glendover STEM teacher in running for prestigious national award
Stonewall boasts Kentucky Teacher of the Year; Lafayette has top high school teacher
Clark named Corporate Advocate of the Year
French teacher at Douglass receives KWLA's Rising Star Award
TCHS science teacher tapped as HHMI BioInteractive ambassador
KMEA District 7 salutes three educators from FCPS
Stonewall and Lafayette boast semifinalists for Kentucky Teacher of the Year
District STEM learning coach earns ISTE creativity award
Garrett Morgan produces Fayette's Outstanding Special Educator
Japanese teacher at Lafayette receives statewide recognition
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Resources for prospective employees
Job listings & application process
Minority Educator Recruitment and Retention Scholarship -- an initiative to address the shortage of minority teachers, especially in mathematics and science.
Student teachers, interns, field and practicum placements
FAQ about ordering a criminal records report
Staff improvement
Classified Aspiring Leadership - a voluntary program designed to offer hourly, classified employees an opportunity to become effective leaders in FCPS. The purpose is self-improvement and professional development; participation does not guarantee a leadership position or an increase in pay. If interested, complete the Aspiring Leadership application or contact Kiyon Massey.
National Board Certification mentorship -- a free service through the Kentucky Association of Professional Educators
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Continuing education
University of Kentucky's Educational Leadership Studies
Georgetown College's off-campus graduate programs
Midway University's M.Ed. program
Asbury University's basics | Asbury programs | Asbury graduate program for aspiring principals
Ashland University's course listings
FRYSC Corps: literacy tutors affiliated with AmeriCorps