Registered Teacher Apprenticeship Programs
Gulf Coast Career Pathways
The Gulf Coast Workforce Board provides comprehensive, hands-on technical assistance to support school districts and partners at every stage of developing and implementing Registered Teacher Apprenticeship Programs (RTAPs). This support is designed to reduce barriers to entry and ensure programs are both high-quality and sustainable. Technical assistance includes guidance on understanding apprenticeship requirements, determining district roles and sponsorship models, and aligning with higher education partners for coursework and certification pathways. The team also supports districts in designing key program components such as on-the-job learning structures, mentorship models, and progression frameworks, while helping navigate the formal registration process. Beyond program design, the Workforce Board continues to assist with implementation readiness, including planning timelines, staffing considerations, and long-term sustainability strategies. Ongoing support is provided through shared tools, regional coordination, best practice dissemination, and individualized consultation, ensuring districts remain aligned, supported, and equipped to successfully grow their educator pipelines.
The resources for school districts are provided to increase efficiency and clarity for all steps required to launch a Registered Teacher Apprenticeship. The files provided here represent a sample from the library of resources we can provide at the Gulf Coast Workforce Board.
Recruitment, Screening and Hiring
Grow Your Own Job Description
This is a job description that can be adapted for local school district context. A job description is required not only to attract teacher candidates, but it is also a required document for several federal and state programs.
Educator Pathways Interest Survey
This survey can be sent to understand interest and background of potential apprentice candidates. Some of the questions included here can also help school districts and Workforce Solutions Career Offices better understand the funding stream potential in some candidates.
Apprentice Recruitment Email and Survey
This survey can be used by both college and school district to understand more about an individual apprentice’s college hours and/or TSI passing status.
Request for Proposals
RFP for School Districts Seeking Partnership with an Educator Preparation Program (EPP)
This is an example of a Request for Proposal (RFP) a school district published seeking an Educator Preparation Program (EPP) partner. School districts without pre-existing relationships with colleges or EPPs will likely need to publish a RFP so that the process is equitable.
Presentations and Flyers
Powerpoint for School Districts to Promote their RTAP
This Powerpoint is an example presentation shared with a group of interested apprentice candidates to provide them an overview of a school district’s RTAP.
Professional Development
Example and Timeline of Apprentice Supports
This document was created to provide ideas for how best support apprentices and a timeline for support activities.
Alignment Planning for Coursework, Monthly Meetings and OJL
This document is meant to be used as a starting point for RTAPs who are attempting to align coursework, required monthly meetings, and on-the-job learning.
First Apprentice Cohort Meeting
This is an example slide deck that was used for a first apprentice cohort meeting.
Aligned Coursework, Meeting and OJL Example
This document is another example of how to align coursework, required monthly meetings, and on-the-job learning.
The resources for colleges are provided to increase efficiency and clarity for all steps required to launch a Registered Teacher Apprenticeship. These files represent a sample from the larger library of resources available at the Gulf Coast Workforce Board.
Data Entry for EDvera
EDvera TWC ETP Annual Student Data Report Submission Guide
This document provides a visual of how to submit the required annual report in EDvera.
Dual Credit/Transfer Credit Tracking
Dual Credit Transfer Tracker
This document is an example of a tracking system that can be used by college advisors supporting dual credit transfer students.
These resources are meant to support with the launch and/or expansion of Registered Teacher Apprenticeship programs in Texas. These files represent a sample from the larger library of resources available at the Gulf Coast Workforce Board.
Apprenticeship Design
Registered Apprenticeship Program Guide
This guide was created to provide actionable steps for organizations launching a RTAP. It includes templates and resources.
Registered Teacher Apprenticeship Playbook
This playbook provides an educational landscape of the Gulf Coast region and provides a general overview for what is required to launch a Registered Teacher Apprenticeship program.
Teacher Apprenticeship Guidelines
This is a draft version of quality teacher apprenticeship guidelines.
Example Journey Map
This is an example journey map for where different apprentices may enter the workforce at different apprentice levels.
Sample Roles & Responsibilities
This document provides some examples of responsibilities for each institution within a RTAP.
These general resources are meant to help with overall planning and implementation of Registered Teacher Apprenticeship programs. These files represent a sample from the larger library of resources available at the Gulf Coast Workforce Board.
Formalized Agreements
PREP Allotment Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
This is a Memorandum of Understanding for partners receiving the PREP allotment.
General Memorandum of Understanding
This is a general Memorandum of Understanding for partners in a RTAP.
Letter of Commitment
This document is an example of a less formal commitment that can be made between partner organizations in a RTAP.
Email Templates
Example Emails for ETPL and GCPN Inclusion
This document contains two email examples that can be used to request to be included on the Eligible Training Provider List (ETPL) and the Gulf Coast Provider Network (GCPN).
Funding Resources
Visual Funding Scenarios
This document provides visuals and explanations for several braided funding scenarios that can support apprentices.