Teacher Apprenticeship Resources

Teacher Apprenticeship Database and Resources

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Your Registered Teacher Apprenticeship can award credit for prior learning, knowledge, and experience — and CEEDAR’s new online resource offers considerations, examples, and tools to support that work. These resources also show how teacher apprenticeship programs can strengthen the workforce by building a pipeline of teachers who meet local needs.

Database of Registered Teacher Apprenticeship Programs Leading to Special Education Licensure


RTAP Database

Database updated 4.27.2026

The link above is a database intended to provide high-level information of RTAPs leading to special education licensure in the United States. This resource was developed using available online data, email communication, and virtual interviews.

Reports of registered programs by characteristics:

Targeted Populations

High School Students

Paraprofessionals

Career Changers

Sponsor

State Education Agencies

Educator Preparation Programs

Local Education Agencies

Credential Earned

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree

Certification

Is your program missing? If so, please complete this form. If you see an error or would like the data updated about your program, please contact us.

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For additional questions and support, contact Abby Berner at aberner@air.org.

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This resource offers a curated overview of state-level legislation related to Registered Educator Apprenticeships across the United States. Drawing from the National Conference of State Legislatures’ (NCSL) PreK-12 Education Legislation Database and broader state policy searches, this resource highlights legislative activity during recent legislative sessions in several states and includes brief policy summaries, direct links to relevant state legislation, and notes on the status of policies. It is intended for informational use only.

 

Additional RTAP Resources

Image of a teacher helping students with an assignment at their desk. Text says: New Publication: Best of Both Worlds: Teacher Apprenticeship Degrees. By: Alex Cortez, Michaela Gaziano,and Alexandria Smith. Includes Bellwether logo.
Image of an open book on a blue background. Text says: K-12 Principal Registered Apprenticeship Playbook
Illustration of a road with destination markers on a green background. Text says: New Georgia Roadmap: Apprenticeship Program Development Roadmap
Image of student raising hands in a classroom. Text says: BUILDING EFFECTIVE TEACHING APPRENTICESHIP MODELS
Mentoring in K-12 Teacher Registered Apprenticeship Programs
Background image of the US map. Text says: Registered Teacher Apprenticeship Programs: A 50-State Scan
Preparing Special Education Teachers through Registered Teacher Apprenticeship Programs: How Minnesota State University Mankato and Partners Stepped Up to the Challenge to Prepare Teachers for Students with Significant Support Needs
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How States Can Support Teacher Apprenticeship: The Case of Tennessee
Teacher registered apprenticeships as one response to educator shortages: Possibilities and Considerations
Image of TN map. Text says: New Brief: Tennessee’s Teacher Apprenticeship Program: Role of State Agencies
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Teacher giving high five to student. Text says: Take a seat at the table: The role of educator preparation programs in Teacher Apprenticeship Programs
Image of two figures holding dollar symbols. Text says: A funding guide for supporting a registered teacher apprenticeship program with federal and state funds.
Image of a teacher pointing at a white board. Text says: K-12 Dive: 7 tops to keep in mind when forming a registered teacher apprenticeship
Image of male teacher smiling in front of while board. Text says: Route fifty article: Could apprenticeships fix the teacher shortage?
Image of books, pencils and apple on a desk. Text says: Education Resources: Apprenticeship.gov Education
Illustration of teacher with students smiling. Text says: Office of apprenticeship bulletin. National Guidelines for apprenticeship standards for K-12 teacher apprenticeships
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