Invest in People.
Create Strategies.
Our Mission in K–12 Education
The Academic Network, Inc. is committed to working with K–12 schools and school districts to develop and implement effective, equity-centered strategies for locating, recruiting, hiring, and retaining minority teachers, staff, and administrators. We recognize that diverse and representative school workforces are essential to student success, community trust, and long-term institutional stability.
Since 2006, we have conducted over 2,200 workshops focused on providing immediate and long-term strategies in exploring new and highly qualified talent.
Recruiting Diverse K-12 Teachers and Staff Certificate Course
2026 Locations:
San Francisco, CA
Chicago, IL
Bethesda, MD
Boston, MA
Duration: 9 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Section 1: Inside Your Numbers: Building Your Minority Recruitment Infrastructure
Section 2: Crafting K-12 Job Descriptions/Postings to Attract Candidates
Section 3: Building Applicant K-12 Feeder Programs with HBCUs, HSIs and Tribal Colleges
Section 4: Marketing to a National Audience: Clear Recruitment Messaging
Section 5: K-12 Employee Retention: Keeping Your Talent
Registration: $299 per person
Registration includes meals provided and official recruitment handbook