New teachers and teacher
candidates are essential for sustaining a school’s
or institutional culture. The International
Alliance of Invitational Education (IAIE) needs to recruit new teacher
candidates to sustain and further promote its advocacy for an intentional,
caring, optimistic, respectful, and trustworthy (I-CORT) school culture (Purkey
& Novak, 2015; Anderson, 2020). IAIE’s
core mission is to foster positive and inclusive school cultures grounded in I-CORT
principles. As current educators retire or move on, new teacher candidates
are essential to carry the mission forward. Without intentional recruitment and
empowerment of these individuals, the movement risks losing momentum and
coherence over time.
Embedding I-CORT
into every early teaching professional’s identity is a win/win focus
point. New teachers are at a formative
stage in their professional journey. Introducing I-CORT values during their
preparation helps to shape their foundational beliefs about teaching and
learning, encourages them to see schools as places that should affirm every
student’s worth, and promotes
consistent practice aligned with invitational education principles. Therefore,
when these values are integrated early, they become a natural part of a
teacher’s pedagogical approach.
New teachers need to be part of creating
a sustainable and scalable positive school culture. A positive school culture isn’t maintained by
a few individuals. Rather, it requires a
collective and systemic effort. Recruiting teacher candidates committed to
I-CORT principles invites a critical mass of educators who consistently model
caring and respect, work collaboratively with colleagues and students, and challenge
negative or exclusionary practices. It is important that exhibited consistency
is embraced as essential for sustainable cultural change at the school and
district levels.
Innovation and fresh perspectives
presented by new teacher candidates “makes better possible.” New teacher candidates often bring energy,
openness to learning, and new ideas. Their enthusiasm reinforces optimism
within the school environment, can help adapt I-CORT values to modern
educational challenges, and stimulate innovation in how I-CORT is practiced and
promoted.
To advance this vision, it is
essential to widen the reach
and influence of the IAIE. Recruiting
new teachers can expand IAIE’s network and influence. As these educators
implement I-CORT principles in diverse settings, they can act as ambassadors
for invitational education, spread awareness to other educators, parents, and
communities, and help the movement grow beyond its existing boundaries.
By addressing current educational
challenges, the IAIE will continue helping today’s schools face complex
social, emotional, and academic challenges. Teachers grounded in I-CORT values
are more likely to advocate for building inclusive classrooms, fostering
student engagement and trust, and promoting well-being and resilience. Thus, the initiative to recruit and develop
new I-CART-minded educators is vital to meeting the evolving needs of students
and school communities.
Thus, recruiting new teacher
candidates is essential for the IAIE to maintain and expand its vision of
invitational education. These individuals are not just future educators, they
are future leaders, culture builders, and advocates for schools that prioritize
care, respect, and optimism. By empowering new teachers, IAIE secures both the
present vitality and future relevance of the I-CORT philosophy.
The IAIE provides
forward-thinking individuals, an affordable path to learning, implementing and
helping us to improve Invitational Education theory and practice. Joining helps
us work together to make your organization and the world a more welcoming place!
Advocates of Invitational
Education are dedicated to encouraging the next generation to become involved with
Invitational Education theory and practice. Joining us empowers you to make
your schools and your future workplaces more productive, enjoyable and
inviting! Collaborating
with an intentional, caring, optimistic, respectful, and trustworthy (I-CORT)
mindset can make the world a better place!
To get started, access the
following IAIE
membership link.
Additionally, your organization will
constantly evolve, ideally seeking to improve. In this endeavor, the IAIE provides
resources. You are invited to help bring Invitational Education to your school
or professional organization. Conscientious educators and professionals can help
promote Invitational Education in the interaction between the 5Ps: people,
places, policies, programs, and processes of any school setting or institution
for everyone's benefit. The IAIE wants to help you create a welcoming environment
where all individuals flourish and bring their best ideas and most creative
work into play. Making the world a better place is no small task. However, together, we can make better
possible!
An institutional membership will help your organization create a blueprint for
continued success and will qualify your institution to apply for IAIE
awards.
- An Institutional
Member is $175. It includes up
to 5 memberships for people in your institution.
Please, join us. Together we will be blessed by the
opportunity to trudge a path that still needs to be cleared in many ways. Becoming more familiar with IE theory and
practices will empower your utilization of all the resources within your
growing pedagogical
toolbox.
To Cite:
Anderson, C.J. (August 31, 2025). Empowering new teachers and candidates: You are intentionally invited. [Web log post] Retrieved from http://www.ucan-cja.blogspot.com/
References:
Anderson, C. J. (2021). Developing your students' emotional
intelligence and philosophical perspective begins with I-CORT. Journal of Invitational Theory and Practice, 27, 36-50.
Purkey, W. W., &
Novak, J. M. (2015). Fundamentals of invitational education. (2nd Ed)
International Alliance for Invitational Education. Retrieved from: Fundamental of Invitational Education | IAIE
