St. Paul Public Schools Undergraduate Registered Apprenticeship Program for Teaching
The SPPS Registered Apprenticeship Program for Teaching (RAP for Teaching) is a pathway for non-licensed SPPS staff interested in earing their Bachelor's Degree and Tier 3 Teacher Licensure in Elementary or Special Education.
In partnership with University of St. Thomas, this program aims to recruit, prepare and retain highly quality teachers who reflect the racial, cultural, and linguistic diversity of our students and community.
This pathway aims to remove barriers to becoming a licensed educator, by providing Teacher Apprentices with a salary and benefits throughout a two-year program inclusive of job-embedded learning and release time to attend University coursework. *Note this pathway is in development and is not yet approved.
Application criteria and video with links and more information below.
Requirements: To participate in SPPS Registered Apprenticeship Program for Teaching, applicants must meet all of the following requirements:
- Be currently employed by St. Paul Public Schools
- Have earned 60 or more credits, hold an Associated Degree, and/or have completed the MN Transfer Curriculum*
- Have a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher in all courses taken*
- Seek an initial teaching license and bachelor's degree (Special Education or Elementary Education
*Individual situations will be taken into consideration.
Projected Application Window: Projected application window for SPPS Undergraduate Registered Apprenticeship Program for Teaching pilot cohort will be February-March 2025.
Projected Start Date: Projected start date for SPPS Undergraduate Registered Apprenticeship Program for Teaching is June, 2025.
Licenses Offered: Elementary Education K-6 and Special Education Academic & Behavior Strategist (ABS) K-12
Complete this interest survey in order to receive updates on development of this pathway, to be informed of when the application opens, and to offer your feedback on program design features that would remove barriers and empower you to earn your Bachelor’s Degree and become a teacher for SPPS.
This pathway is in development and not yet approved.
The development of this pathway is supported by SPPS and MDE Apprenticeship Planning Grant Funds.
Undergraduate RAP for Teaching Update (09.23.24)
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Click here to learn more about our new undergraduate pathway to teaching that is in development! Projected application window to open March 2025.
Complete this interest survey to receive future updates, stay informed of application window, and offer input on program design that would remove barriers and empower you to earn your Bachelor's Degree and MN Teaching License to teach for SPPS
- Link to 09.23.24 Video PPT
- SPPS Undergraduate Registered Apprenticeship Program for Teaching flier.
- Connect with institutions that can help you obtain an Associates Degree or complete the MN Transfer Curriculum which will be prerequisite to apply for the SPPS Registered Apprenticeship Program for Teaching
- Resources to help you explore the field of education: Elevate Teaching and Get the Facts Out
The Application Window for SPPS Undergraduate Registered Apprenticeship Program for Teaching is not yet open, and is projected to be February-March, 2025
Application Not Yet Open
Questions can be directed to Kellie Krick Oborn
kellie.krick@spps.org