October 7, 2025 — As we continue working together to transform educator preparation in the U.S., one truth remains clear: strong teachers begin with strong pathways.
Across the nation, teacher residencies and teacher registered apprenticeship programs are redefining how we prepare, support, and sustain the next generation of educators. Both options are paid, low- or no-cost pathways to prepare aspiring teachers from your community by centering practice-based or on-the-job learning.
NCTR is excited to invite you to our webinar that examines lessons learned from the teacher residency model that advance the quality and impact of teacher preparation nationwide that is found in our report, “Teacher Residencies as the Foundation of Teacher Registered Apprenticeship Programs.” Webinar attendees will walk away with actionable strategies that can be employed in your local context to strengthen partnerships, address local teacher shortages, improve teacher quality, and increase teacher retention.
🎓 Setting the Foundation: Exploring the Teacher Residency & Teacher Apprenticeship Pathways
🗓 Thursday, October 9, 2025
🕐 1–2 p.m. CT
The webinar is part of our Transforming Educator Preparation Webinar Series that serves as our commitment to bring those in education together to discuss the impact and challenges of teacher preparation pathways in the U.S.
As we look toward the future, we know that preparing excellent educators is not just a goal—it’s a responsibility. We are committed to supporting the design, implementation, and scaling of grow-your-own teacher residency and teacher registered apprenticeship programs that result in teachers recruited from the community who become well-prepared to serve P-12 students in the community. By investing in these high-quality pathways, we’re laying the foundation for classrooms where teachers thrive and students succeed.
I hope you’ll join us for this important discussion and continue to be part of this collective movement to strengthen teacher preparation nationwide. Thank you for your continued commitment and partnership in this vital work.