Clear pipelines for Expanded Learning professionals into teaching
and other educational careers can help grow teachers from within
the community, diversify the teacher workforce, and prepare
educators with meaningful skills and experiences to create safe
classrooms and strong relationships with students.
The Expanded Learning Teacher Apprenticeship Pathway
project aims to create pathways for Expanded Learning
professionals to become teachers equipped to support
multi-lingual students.
- The project will examine the viability of a partnership role
for Expanded Learning program providers in a teacher
residency program model, and explore other teacher pathway and
apprenticeship models.
- In partnership with
CalSAC, the project will also expand training and
professional development resources for Expanded Learning
staff to address the unique needs of multi-lingual students.
Live, virtual trainings, as well as bite-size training
videos, will be available for Expanded Learning
professionals to grow their skills.
Ultimately, increasing access for Expanded Learning professionals
into and through teacher preparation programs will result in more
diverse teachers and teachers better prepared to meet the needs
of students, particularly for students of color and multi-lingual
students, as well as pathways for Expanded Learning professionals
to thrive in their careers.
Additional information, including project partners, best
practices, learnings, and resources are shared below.
Contact
Leslye for more information.
