Registered Apprenticeship Programs (RAPs) for teachers provide a structured, research-based pathway to teacher certification while addressing recruitment and retention challenges. These programs allow teacher candidates to continue working in their current position while completing their degree and gaining hands-on classroom experience under the guidance of an experienced mentor. RAPs are customizable to local needs, support the educator pipeline, and are built on the proven residency model, which enhances teacher effectiveness and student outcomes.

Registered Apprenticeship Programs (RAPs) are:

• An investment in a current/trained employee.
• Effective teacher retention and recruitment strategy.
• Customizable to local school district needs.
• Built on the research proven residency model.
• A route to increase a pool of qualified candidates.
• A research proven strategy to grow the local workforce.

RAPs for teachers allow Apprentices to:

• Earn while they learn and contribute to positive student outcomes.
• Apply what they learn in college degree courses directly to real-world teaching, under the guidance of an experienced mentor as they move towards certification.

Teacher Candidates as Apprentices:

• Earn a bachelor’s degree, graduating from a participating university.
• Prepare for all Initial teacher certification requirements.
• Allow school districts to “Grow Your Own” certified staff from the community.