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KSDE Attention: Teacher Licensure 900 S.W. Jackson Street, Suite 102 Topeka, KS 66612-1212
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Email apprentice@ksde.org to receive instructions on submitting the application.
The Kansas Registered Teacher Apprentice (RTA) Model is a four-year competency-based teacher registered apprenticeship that offers a comprehensive approach to teacher training, combining on-the-job learning, related technical instruction, mentorship, and a structured wage scale. This model is designed to provide aspiring teachers, without a bachelor’s degree, the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in the classroom and provide districts the opportunity to promote from within, and play a significant role in training their future teachers.
A registered apprenticeship is a structured and formalized training program that combines on-the-job learning and related technical instruction. It is designed to provide individuals with hands-on experience and specialized knowledge in a specific trade or profession. Through a partnership between employers and training providers, apprentices gain practical skills, knowledge, and industry-recognized credentials. Registered apprenticeships typically have defined competency benchmarks and a set duration, during which apprentices work under the guidance of experienced mentors or journey workers. This apprenticeship model offers a pathway to develop expertise, acquire valuable work experience, and establish a strong foundation for long-term career success.
Contact information:
apprentice@ksde.org (785) 296-1862
The Kansas State Department of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities. (more information...)
To accommodate people with disabilities, on request, auxiliary aides and services will be provided and reasonable modifications to policies and programs will be made. To request accommodations or for more information please contact the Office of General Counsel at gc@ksde.org or by 785-296-3201.