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March 2025
Educator Workforce and Development Center
March Updates
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Join the New Teacher Center (NTC) in partnership with the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) in a professional learning for mentors. We’ll dive into a Collaborative Assessment Log to uncover key coaching entry points. We’ll explore how to use the Optimal Learning Environment to guide mentee goal setting and next steps. You’ll also have the chance to connect with fellow mentors in the session to share ideas and strategies.
Register for the April 10 at 8:30 a.m. Statewide Mentor Forum Session or the April 10 at 3:30 p.m. Statewide Mentor Forum Session.
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Join the NTC in partnership with MDE for professional learning designed for leaders who want to elevate their mentor programs. Participants will engage in collaborative problem solving to discuss challenges related to implementing induction programming and share insights and ideas for strengthening programs and beginning teacher support. The session will also highlight one program’s approach to elevating teacher and student voices and how their feedback has informed and enhanced support for teachers.
Register for the April 11 at 8:30 a.m. Statewide Leader Training session.
For assistance with questions or to request a reasonable accommodation, contact Chris Ramadan (651-582-8810) at least two weeks before the session.
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The Educator Workforce Center is excited to welcome Emily Busta as the new Registered Teacher Apprenticeship Specialist at MDE. This role will help school districts navigate the new world of Registered Teacher Apprenticeship Programs (RTAP) by providing resources and technical assistance about the RTAP process. Watch for announcements in the new future about the launch of MDE Registered Teacher Apprenticeship website.
To learn more about RTAP, please watch the webinars series hosted by MDE, the Department of Labor and Industry (DLI), and the Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board (PELSB).
If you have questions about RTAP, please reach out to Emily Busta.
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Join us for a new RTAP webinar on Funding Clarifications on Tuesday, April 8, from 3 to 4 p.m., hosted by MDE, the Office of Higher Education (OHE), DLI, and PELSB. These agencies will provide clarification on funding resources available, including but not limited to state grant programs like Grow Your Own or Special Education Teacher Pipeline Program funding as well as other state programs like North Star Promise, and the use of such funding to launch and support RTAP. This session is perfect for school district leaders and teacher preparation providers who are thinking about using grants or other funds for registered teacher apprenticeship programs.
Register now for the RTAP webinar on Funding Clarifications. Can’t make the live webinar? The session will be recorded and made available later. You can also watch other previous RTAP webinars.
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Please pass the opportunity below to passionate teachers in your schools and districts.
TeachMN is a new statewide recruitment and outreach initiative from MDE and PELSB with support from the nonprofit TEACH to help increase the size and diversity of our state’s teacher workforce. As part of this work, we’re looking for a select group of teachers to host one on one career coaching calls with future Minnesota educators. This paid opportunity is a great way for proud teachers to further share their stories, advice, and words of wisdom to help inspire and support the next generation of aspiring educators to teach in our state.
TEACH's one on one career coaching and advising program connects potential candidates considering a career in teaching to current educators so they can discuss all of their thoughts and questions about teaching. Engaging in real-time conversations with a current educator allows future teachers to gain valuable input and insights to complement what they read on TeachMN webpages and resources. Coaches should expect to:
- Work as a part-time, independent contractor for TEACH.
- Gain leadership experience to enhance their resumes.
- Work from any location during free time.
- Facilitate 20–30-minute phone, video, and email advising sessions with aspiring teacher.
- Earn $20 per completed session, including sending a follow-up email.
- Speak to their personal experiences as a teacher, explain how to become a teacher, recommend next steps, answer high-level questions about topics such as testing and financial aid, and point individuals to relevant TeachMN resources where they can learn more.
- Participate in a paid initial onboarding process and semi-annual training sessions.
Interested teachers can submit a TEACH Advising Calls Application.
If you have questions about this opportunity, please contact Jeremy Davis.
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