What should a district do if it is interested in starting a registered teacher apprenticeship?
Begin by identifying the district’s educator workforce needs and potential apprentice candidates. Next connect with the accredited and approved educator-preparation program and other potential apprenticeship partners to determine readiness [...]
How does it help apprentices?
Apprentices gain practical school-based experience, mentoring and structured preparation while earning wages. The model connects what participants learn in preparation coursework with what they experience on the job. [...]
How does teacher apprenticeship help school districts?
It can help districts build a local educator pipeline, recruit and develop future teachers, provide job-embedded preparation, strengthen partnerships with educator preparation programs, and create a more intentional pathway [...]
Can current school employees participate?
Potentially. Teacher apprenticeship can be an important grow-your-own strategy for developing existing talent, but eligibility depends on the design and requirements of the participating local program. [...]
Does completing an apprenticeship automatically give someone a Kentucky teaching certificate?
No. Apprentices must still satisfy the applicable Kentucky requirements for educator preparation and certification. An apprenticeship is a structured pathway that helps participants work toward those requirements. [...]
How long does the apprenticeship take?
The exact timeline depends on the approved apprenticeship design and the apprentice’s preparation pathway. Registered Apprenticeship programs establish the required on-the-job learning, related instruction and competencies that must be [...]
Will apprentices have a mentor?
Registered Apprenticeship includes structured and supervised on-the-job learning with support from experienced professionals. Kentucky teacher apprenticeship programs should clearly identify how mentoring and supervision will be provided throughout the [...]
What is the role of the educator preparation provider (EPP)?
The EPP provides the educator-preparation coursework and helps align academic preparation with the apprentice’s school-based learning experiences and pathway toward teacher certification.
What is the role of the school district?
Recruit, hire and train the candidate. The district/employer is central to the apprenticeship. It employs apprentices, provides structured on-the-job learning, supports supervision and mentoring, and works with partners to [...]
Does every district have to create the same program?
No. Registered Apprenticeship is employer driven. Local programs are built around required apprenticeship standards while allowing partners to design a pathway that meets workforce needs and aligns with educator [...]
