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Apprentices contribute to the work of the classroom and school community as a paid employee, which provides substantial return-on-investment.
Overview of RAPS
The educator workforce crisis is a transformative opportunity to strengthen the backbone of our democracy – building skillful, critical thinkers and informed citizens by fostering confidence, curiosity and creativity. A well-prepared workforce which works with children of all ages (including childcare assistants, teacher assistants, teachers, childcare administrators and school administrators) is one of the most important resources society can provide their youth. To expect success from students, we must begin with transforming how we prepare educators by using Apprenticeships.
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The teacher workforce crisis is a transformative opportunity for the development of future educators. Teachers are the backbone of our democracy – building skillful, critical thinkers and informed citizens by fostering confidence, curiosity and creativity. A well-prepared teacher in every classroom is one of the most important resources society can provide their youth. To expect success from students, we must begin with transforming teacher preparation using Apprenticeships.
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Registered Apprenticeship Programs (RAPs) in education offer school districts and/or BOCES, as employers, along with union affiliates a model to guide, develop, and prepare their future workforce. RAPs, in partnership with IHE educator preparation programs, offer a highquality setting, alongside an experienced teacher, ensuring that candidates are well-prepared and profession-ready.
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Education research has unveiled best practices for teaching and learning~showing the value of modeling, guided practice, discussion, feedback, creating connections, application of ideas, and fostering agency. These practices are effectively employed in residency programs for teacher preparation. Like a medical residency model, this is the way to fully prepare the teachers of tomorrow. Theory becomes practice under the guidance of accomplished professionals-the lead teacher and the entire school community.
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A Review of Research: Teacher Preparation Models Impacting Retention and Recruitment
ROI Calculator
BOCES component school districts can use this tool with the district BOCES reimbursement rate to estimate the cost of this investment in your school or district to inform the local conversation about how to attract, support & retain a high-quality teacher workforce.
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BranchEd
BranchEd, in partnership with EDHUBNY, has created a toolkit to help IHEs support RAPs. These tools highlight the role of the IHE, the steps needed to develop and implement the program for the IHE, and the collaboration with the school-based educators to maintain a successful program.
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Registered Residency Programs
For IHEs:
- Residency Program Application Directions- Residency Program Application
Want to know which higher education institutions have registered residency programs? What certificates do they offer?
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FAQs
Do you want to learn more about Registered Apprenticeship Programs for educators? Check out the Frequently Asked Questions by stakeholder role whether a potential employer (like a school agency), union affiliate, Institution of HIgher Education, parent or community member. We have answers for you!
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Other Resources
Additional resources including: Agency Crosswalk of Terms, Comparison of Immersive Programs, Examining the Pathways into Teaching, and Journey to be an Educator (teacher assistant, teacher, and school administrator)
Guidance Workbook
Registered Apprenticeship Program (RAP) Guidance Workbook
This guidance document, in both fillable and print PDFs, offers key details and steps to register a RAP. It provides information for stakeholders to understand the process and collaborate to meet local workforce needs.