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MPS Teacher Apprenticeship

A partnership between Minneapolis Public Schools and Minnesota State and Metro State Universities

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Welcome and Introductions

What school you work at, your current position, and why you are attending this session.

MSTR cohort of residents (cohort one) at their graduation, May 2018.

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Agenda

  1. Welcome and Introductions
  2. Overview of MPS Apprenticeship program
  3. Process and Timeline
  4. Questions

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Goals of the program

This apprenticeship program aims to…

  • Create an accelerated pathway to teaching for our high-quality MPS employees and community partners
  • Diversify our teaching workforce so our students can see themselves in their teachers
  • Close the opportunity gap for our students through growing members of our community to become highly effective teachers for the MPS context.

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What is an apprenticeship?

Overview of “Apprenticeship” program

    • Job-Embedded
    • Gradual Release of Responsibilities
    • Full time time employment
    • Apprentice/Journeyworker

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How is this program different than traditional teacher prep?

  • Earn Bachelor’s degree and your teaching license in Special Education-Academic and Behavioral Strategist (ABS) or PK-6 Elementary education.
  • 2 year program
  • Continue to work for MPS in Apprentice position.
  • Take coursework through Minnesota/Metro during the day as a cohort.

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Apprenticeship Eligibility Requirements

You are eligible to apply if you:

  1. Are currently employed as an ESP or a community partner
  2. Have 10 General Goal Areas or AA completed
  3. Have a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher*
  4. Are seeking an initial teaching license and bachelor’s degree

We strongly encourage BIPOC and multilingual candidates to apply.

The cohort will include between 15 apprentices total.

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Academic and Behavioral Strategist (ABS) License

  • Work with students with mild to moderate needs across multiple disability areas from Kindergarten through age 21 in the areas of:
    • autism spectrum disorders (ASD)
    • developmental cognitive disability (DCD)
    • emotional/behavioral disorders (EBD)
    • other health disorders (OHD)
    • specific learning disabilities (SLD)
  • Next cohort 2026-27

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PK-6 Elementary Education License

  • Teach in Prek - 6th grade in all general education settings
    • Unique licensure that includes PreK certificate
    • Support students learning across content areas (exp math, English, social studies, science etc)
    • Starting initial cohort in 2025

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Program Schedule at a Glance

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YEAR 1 + Summer

  • Observe, learn and co-teach model to start
  • On the job 4 days/wk and 1 day coursework.
  • Engage in various experiences to enrich cross-cultural competency

YEAR 2

  • Co-teach with a highly effective Journeyworker four days a week
  • Take coursework one day a week in a cohort model

Summer YEAR 2

  • Finish licensure and Bachelor’s degree

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Gradual Release or Assumption of responsibility

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OWNERSHIP

TIME

YR 1

Apprentice

Journeyteacher

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Gradual Release - YR 1

OWNERSHIP

Apprentice

Journeyteacher

Q1

Q2

Q3

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Program Costs and Benefits

COSTS

  • Our Goal: Tuition and related cost are zero dollars for you all.
    • FAFSA completion required
    • Grant funding (MDE, University, MPS)
    • North Star Promise = Any household that makes less than $80k can get free tuition.
  • A lot goes into that and it is not guaranteed.

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Normal State Tuition Costs

  • 5 semesters = $23,723.90

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Program Benefits

Benefits

  • On-the-job training rather than evening coursework
  • Wage increase after year 1 ($29.56 - $30.50)
  • Gain opportunity for salaried position after program.
  • Build community and cohort of support

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Starting teacher salary

  • $48,731 (contract being updated now)
  • Click here for salary schedule (page 5)

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Timeline on Next Steps:

  1. Complete Inquiry Form Online.
  2. Apply to METRO: PK-6 pathway - Urban Elementary Education - Spring 2025
  3. Let me know you applied: ryan.mulso@mpls.k12.mn.us

PHASE 2:

  • Apply to MPS Apprenticeship by Feb 5th
  • Interviews will be conducted with potential candidates
    1. Feb-March
  • Candidates Accepted
    • March-April

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If you don’t have an AA….

PK-6

ABS

Metro State offers a scholarship to BIPOC candidates who want to be a teacher.

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Apply to the Metro State

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You will need transcripts, immunization info, and finish an orientation.

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Fees and costs will be your responsibility

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Let Ryan know so you can get the scholarship

Mankato offers support thru North Star Promise to folks without a BA who want a teaching degree.

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If your household makes LESS than $80K, you may qualify for free tuition.

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You will need transcripts, a background check

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Fees and costs will be your responsibility

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Questions?

Ryan Mulso

ryan.mulso@mpls.k12.mn.us

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Justin Anderson

justin.anderson@mpls.k12.mn.us

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General GYO questions

mps.gyo@mpls.k12.mn.us

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Steps for application

  • Step 1: Inquiry form for MPS
  • Admission and Registration to Metro
  • Registration at Metro, meet with Dr RB-Banks, Chair of Urban Education.
    • Secure official transcripts
    • Receive DARS report
    • Notification of admittance
    • Complete online orientation
    • Complete immunizations
  • Apply and interview with MPS
  • Submit recommendations/references
  • Step 5: Decision/invitation to MPS/Metro teacher apprentice program or deferred or declined