Apprenticeship Collaborators

 

Building Teacher Apprenticeships Together

Each registered teacher apprenticeship in Texas must be developed in partnership with four key collaborators: a school system, a sponsor, a higher education institution, and a regional workforce board. Together, these partners ensure the apprenticeship meets federal standards, aligns with educator preparation requirements, addresses local workforce needs, and provides a high-quality experience for aspiring teachers.

 

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Local Public School

DISTRICTS, ISDS, CHARTER NETWORKS

Recruit and employ teacher apprentices (allotting at least 20% of teacher/paraprofessional openings within five years), provide structured on-the-job learning with mentor teachers, and facilitate alignment with certification requirements.

 
Institutions of Higher Education

IHES- COMMUNITY COLLEGES, 4-YEAR INSTITUTIONS, AND EDUCATOR PREPARATION PROGRAMS

Deliver coursework that meets degree and certification requirements, ensure alignment with state and federal apprenticeship regulations and quality guidelines, and support candidates through academic advising and course schedules that enable apprentices to work and attend college courses. EPPs must be Accredited and in good standing.

 
Local Workforce Development Boards

Support the development and implementation of teacher apprenticeships by identifying resources for teacher apprenticeships, developing a seamless process with the Board contractor to vet prospective teachers for funding eligibility, and referring potential apprentices to participating ISDs.

 
Sponsors

i.e., ESCS, NON-PROFITS, IHES, WORKFORCE BOARDS, LOCAL PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Act as the program sponsor, ensuring compliance with U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL) and Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) apprenticeship standards, managing program registration, and reporting, and providing funding guidance to sponsored entities. Sponsors agree to serve as a hub that will enable the scale of teacher apprenticeships across Texas.

 
COHORT 1

  • Aldine ISD Collaborative
    Partners: Aldine ISD, University of Houston–Downtown, Gulf Coast Workforce Board
  • Huntsville ISD Collaborative
    Partners: Huntsville ISD, Education Service Center Region 6, Sam Houston State University, Gulf Coast Workforce Board
  • Midland–Ector Counties Collaborative
    Partners: Midland ISD, Ector County ISD, Odessa College, University of Texas Permian Basin, Permian Basin Workforce Development Board
  • Tarrant and Surrounding Counties Collaborative
    Partners: Alvarado ISD, Cleburne ISD, Everman ISD, Fort Worth ISD, Tarleton State University, Tarrant County College, Hill College, Education Service Center Region 11, North Central Texas Workforce Board, Workforce Solutions for Tarrant County
  • San Antonio ISD Collaborative
    Partners: San Antonio ISD, Education Service Center Region 20, Alamo Workforce Solutions

COHORT 2 Opportunity

The Center for Reigniting the Educator Workforce (CREW) at Dallas College invites regional partners to learn about an upcoming opportunity to receive hands-on support to design and launch Grow Your Own (GYO) teacher apprenticeship pathways.

Informational webinars will provide an overview of the opportunity, expectations for regional collaboratives, and the structured support available to selected cohorts. The application link will be shared during the webinars and posted on the CREW website when the application window opens.

CREW was established to address Texas’s most urgent educator workforce challenges — particularly in high-need fields such as special education and bilingual education, as well as in rural communities. Located at Dallas College, CREW supports school systems, higher education institutions, and regional partners in developing high-quality teacher pathways that reduce barriers and expand access to the teaching profession.

What Selected Collaboratives Receive

  • Personalized coaching and deep support for pathway design and implementation
  • In-person and virtual convenings focused on design, launch, and continuous improvement
  • Structured tools, templates, and guidance to move from idea to implementation
  • Ongoing access to CREW leadership for strategic problem-solving

Who Should Attend the Informational Webinars?

  • Local Education Agencies (public school districts, charter networks)
  • Community colleges and universities
  • Educator Preparation Programs (EPPs)
  • Education Service Centers and regional organizations
  • Workforce and community-based organizations and nonprofits that support Grow Your Own pathways

Informational Webinar Dates

March 2, 2026 – 12:00 PM CT REGISTER 

March 5, 2026 – 4:00 PM CT REGISTER 

March 20, 2026 – 10:00 AM CT REGISTER 

Important Dates

Application Window: March 23 – May 15, 2026
Cohort Selection Notification: June 5, 2026