Teacher-Registered Apprenticeship Program�Informational Webinar
Kelly Manning, Deputy Director, Division of Innovation and Education Excellence
Nicole Thompson, Registered Apprenticeship Coordinator
Dr. Monica Goyette, Project Coordinator, Office of the Commissioner
Alaska Department of Education and Early Development
February, 2025
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Agenda
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DEED Mission, Vision, and Purpose
Mission | Vision | Purpose |
An excellent education for every student every day. | All students will succeed in their education and work, shape worthwhile and satisfying lives for themselves, exemplify the best values of society, and be effective in improving the character and quality of the world about them. - Alaska Statute 14.03.015 | DEED exists to provide information, resources, and leadership to support an excellent education for every student every day. |
An Excellent Education for Every Student Every Day
Alaska’s Education Challenge
Five Shared Strategic Priorities:
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TRR Timeline
SEPTEMBER 2016
AK ED Challenge
GOA created a TRR working group of established stakeholders from across the state.
TRR Action Plan provides 18 recommendations across 6 essential areas.
TRR Playbook refines to 16 recommendations with implementation strategies defined by stakeholder group.
Implement TRR recommendations to create alignment across the system.
APRIL 2020
APRIL 2021
AUGUST 2023
CURRENT PHASE
SBOE established TRR �strategic priority.
TRR Action Plan Roll Out
Implementation
TRR Work Group
TRR Playbook
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Potential Solutions
RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE TRR ACTION PLAN
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Registered Apprenticeships in Teaching
An Introduction to
Key USDOL & Education Terminology
APPRENTICE
An individual officially enrolled in a Registered Apprenticeship Program (RAP), receiving paid on-the-job training and related instruction.
REGISTERED APPRENTICESHIP
Paraprofessionals, Teacher Aides, etc.
The essential skills and knowledge that apprentices must demonstrate to progress in the program.
COMPETENCIES
The business or organization providing apprentices with workplace experience and skill development.
EMPLOYER
Districts
JOURNEY WORKER
Mentor Teacher/Expert Teacher
An experienced educator who provides guidance, support, and evaluates apprentices on their competencies.
ON-THE-JOB LEARNING
Hands-on classroom experience where apprentices develop practical teaching skills under the guidance of a mentor teacher.
RELATED TECHNICAL INSTRUCTION
Education Preparation Programs
The educational component of an apprenticeship, provided by institutions like colleges, trade schools, or online programs.
SPONSOR
An organization that has administrative oversight and responsibility for an apprenticeship program.
DEED
TEACHER-REGISTERED APPRENTICE PROGRAM
T-RAP
Registered Apprenticeship is an industry-driven, high-quality career pathway where employers can develop and prepare their future workforce. Individuals can obtain paid work experience, receive progressive wage increases, complete classroom instruction, and earn a portable, nationally-recognized credential.
Grow Your Own
Definition
A clear, articulated pathway for an aspiring educator to become a teacher for free and get paid to do so.
“Registered Apprenticeship is an industry-driven, high-quality career pathway where employers can develop and prepare their future workforce, and individuals can obtain paid work experience, receive progressive wage increases, classroom instruction, and a portable, nationally-recognized credential. Registered Apprenticeships are industry-vetted and approved and validated �by the U.S. Department of Labor or a State Apprenticeship Agency.”
What is a registered apprenticeship?
Apprenticeship is the best of both worlds
Apprentice completes a degree program from an EPP.
Apprentice gains hands-on experience in a K-12 classroom, under the guidance of a mentor teacher.
Apprentice can “earn-and-learn” as a full-time employee.
What is a registered apprenticeship really…?
Apprenticeship Program
Key Actors
SPONSOR | DEED
EMPLOYER | School District
RELATED INSTRUCTION PROVIDER | College/University
Education Preparation Providers (EPPS)
State Apprenticeship Agency
US DOL Apprenticeship Office
Apprenticeship Program
Core Components
2000 Hours (Minimum)
of Training
CORE COMPONENTS
Progressive Wage Schedule
Fair and Transparent Apprentice Selection
Journeyworker
Apprentice Arrangement
Related Instruction Outline
Potential Funding Sources
DISTRICT SOURCES
LABOR SOURCES
WIOA
SAEF
STEPP
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act
State Apprenticeship Expansion Formula
Steps Toward Educational Progress and Partnership
DEED T-RAP MODEL
& EMPLOYER SUPPORT
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Cultural Competency
APPRENTICE AS THE CULTURAL MENTOR
DEED T-RAP MODEL
Leverage the apprentice’s deep cultural knowledge to guide mentors, fostering mutual understanding and respect in culturally diverse classrooms. RECIPRICAL TEACHING PROCESS
EMBEDDING CULTURAL IDENTITY AND TRADITIONS
Collaborate with local tribal representatives to integrate regional languages, histories, and traditions into teaching practices.
CONNECTING TO STUDENTS’ LIVED EXPERIENCES
Utilize local environments and community resources to create meaningful, culturally relevant connections between classroom instruction and students’ daily lives.
INCLUSIVE EVALUATION OF CULTURAL COMPETENCE
Engage tribal elders and local councils in evaluating cultural competence to ensure practices align with community values.
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Mentorship
DEED T-RAP MODEL
BUILT ON EXISITING INFRASTRUCTURE
COMPREHENSIVE MENTOR TRAINING
Mentors participate in professional development, including:
ON-SITE AND HYBRID MENTORSHIP MODELS
CULTURALLY RELEVANT GUIDANCE
Mentors collaborate with local tribal representatives and incorporate apprentices’ cultural knowledge into teaching practices.
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DEED Sponsorship Support for Employers
TRACKING APPRENTICE REQUIREMENTS
COMPLIANCE MONITORING
PROGRESS DOCUMENTATION
DATA COLLECTION & REPORTING
DEED ensures that all apprentices meet program requirements, including coursework, in-class teaching experience, and mentorship expectations.
DEED tracks apprentice milestones, ensuring they are on pace to complete their apprenticeship and certification.
DEED collects and reports apprenticeship data for continuous improvement and accountability.
DEED AS LIASION WITH U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR (USDOL)
PROGRAM REGISTRATION & COMPLIANCE
FUNDING & RESOURCE ACCESS
POLICY & REGULATION GUIDANCE
DEED & NCGYO TECHNICAL SUPPORT
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FOR DISTRICTS
BEST PRACTICES & TRAINING
CUSTOMIZED SUPPORT MODELS
DEED, in collaboration with the National Center for Grow Your Own (NCGYO), provides direct support to employers in designing and implementing registered apprenticeship pathways.
DEED and NCGYO offer technical assistance, professional development, and mentorship strategies to ensure districts successfully onboard/support apprentices.
NCGYO helps tailor mentorship and instructional models to fit Alaska’s unique education landscape, including rural and tribal school systems.
DEED works directly with USDOL to maintain program approval and ensure adherence to federal apprenticeship standards.
DEED facilitates access to federal grants and workforce funding to offset costs for school districts.
DEED helps employers navigate evolving apprenticeship regulations and requirements at the federal and state levels.
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ON-RAMPS & PROGRAM TIMELINES
DEED’S INTENT
To create multiple, accessible on-ramps for aspiring educators, regardless of their level of prior academic credit, work experience, or geography.
WHO CAN PARTICIPATE BASED ON PRIOR ACADEMIC CREDIT?
Individuals With:
Bachelor’s Degree
Associate’s Degree�(or equivalent)
Some College Credit
No College Credit
WHAT ARE CANDIDATE PROFILES?
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Is This a Good Fit?
POTENTIAL APPRENTICE CANDITATE
BACKGROUND
CONSIDERATIONS
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Is This a Good Fit?
POTENTIAL APPRENTICE CANDITATE
BACKGROUND
CONSIDERATIONS
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Is This a Good Fit?
POTENTIAL MENTOR CANDITATE
BACKGROUND
CONSIDERATIONS
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Is This a Good Fit?
POTENTIAL MENTOR CANDITATE
BACKGROUND
CONSIDERATIONS
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IMPLEMENTATION TIMELINE
DEED will host monthly informational webinars and office hours to support districts with each step
DEED Sponsored Registered Apprenticeship 101
DEED T-RAP Approved Education Preparation Providers (EPPs)
T-RAP Employer (District) Application Process
Employer Mentor and Apprentice Recruitment
EPP Apprentice Enrollment Processes
T-RAP Launch, Processes, and Documentation
Mentor and Apprentice Annual Professional Development
FEBRUARY
MARCH
APRIL
MAY/JUNE
JUNE/JULY
AUGUST
SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER
T-RAP INFORMATIONAL WEBINAR TOPIC
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EMPLOYER (DISTRICT) NEXT STEPS
Select the EPP or EPPs you would like to partner with.�Register for EPP Webinar.
MARCH
APRIL
Identify a district office T-RAP point of contact. Complete the required paperwork (Appendix D) to become an approved employer under the DEED sponsorship.
Identify mentors and recruit apprentices. Identify potential district funding sources (vacancies, Title 6b, Title 2a).
Apprentices enroll with EPPs and in T-RAP.
Launch T-RAP.
Optional: Mentors attend annual ASMP professional development.
MAY
JUNE/JULY
AUGUST
SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER
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EDUCATION PREPARATION PROVIDER (EPPs)
Informational Webinars
PRESENTATIONS BY DEED APPROVED EPPs
Click here for the registration form.
EACH SESSION COVERS THE SAME CONTENT
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Contact Information
Kelly Manning, Deputy Director �Innovation and Education Excellence
kelly.manning@alaska.gov
(907) 465-8431
Nicole Thompson, Registered Apprenticeship Coordinator �Innovation and Education Excellence
nicole.thompson@alaska.gov
(907) 269-6886
Dr. Monica Goyette, Project Coordinator
Office of the Commissioner
monica.goyette@alaska.gov
(907) 269-0497
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