The North Dakota Registered Apprenticeship Program for Teachers (RAP-T) offers paraprofessionals in local school districts a pathway to becoming licensed teachers, addressing the significant teacher shortage impacting schools across the state.
Educator Preparation Programs (EPPs)
Certification Central | Dr. Katherine Terras (701) 322-4429, Dr. Lynne Chalmers
Dickinson State University | Dr. Joan Aus (701) 502-4339
University of Mary | Dr. Kim Marman (701) 355-8111
Valley City State University | Dr. Allen Burgad (701) 845-7184
Mayville State University | Dr. Kelli Odden (701) 788-4867
Western Governors University | Reagan Deal (866) 225-5948 x 7865
Request for Applications
Request for Applications Round 5 - Due February 17, 2025
Trainings
EPP Training - September 11, 2023
- EPP Training Recording
- Grow Your Own Updates - Laurie Matzke
- Overview of RFP for RAP-T - David Donaldson
- Mentoring - Dr. Lynn Hammonds
- Standards Self-Assessment - Dr. Becky Pitkin
- Timeline for Registered Teacher Apprenticeship
EPP Training - February 1, 2024
Contact Information
Laurie Matzke, Assistant Superintendent, (701) 328-2284
Dr. Lynn Hammonds, Program Administrator, (701) 328-2072
Round One Grantees
Certification Central
Cohort
- Cohort 1, $100,000 - Special Education
Participating Special Education Units
- Upper Valley Special Ed. Unit
- Oliver-Mercer Special Ed. Unit
- James River Valley Special Ed. Cooperative
- Morton Sioux Special Ed. Unit
- Grand Forks Special Ed. Unit
- Wahpeton Special Ed. Unit
- West Fargo Special Ed. Unit
Contact Information
Dr. Katherine Terras | (701) 322-4429
Mayville State University
Cohorts
- Cohort 1, $100,000
Participating Districts
- Carrington Public Schools
- Cavalier Public Schools
- Dakota Prairie High School
- Grand Forks Public Schools
- New Rockford-Sheyenne Public Schools
- Upper Valley Special Ed. Unit
- Fessenden-Bowdon Public School
Contact
Dr. Pamela Johnson | (701) 788-5265
University of Mary
Cohorts
- Cohort 1, $100,000 - Elementary Ed.
- Cohort 2, $100,000 - Elementary Ed.
- Cohort 3, $100,000 - Elementary Ed.
- Cohort 4, $100,000 - Special Ed.
- Cohort 5, $100,000 - Special Ed.
- Cohort 6, $55,000 - Non-Degree
Participating Districts
- Mandan School District
- Bismarck Public Schools
- Dickinson Public Schools
- Devils Lake High School
- Dunseith High School
- Oliver-Mercer Special Ed Unit
- St. Joseph Catholic School
- Turtle Lake-Mercer Public School
- Wilmac Special Ed. Unit
- Williston Public Schools
Contact
Kim Marman | (701) 355-8111
Valley City State University
Cohorts
- Cohort 1, $100,000 - Elementary Ed.
Participating Districts
- Fargo Public Schools
- West Fargo Public Schools
- Northern Cass Schools
Contact
Dr. Allen Burgad | (701) 845-7184
Round Two Grantee
Western Governors University
Cohorts
- Cohort 1, $100,000 - Elementary Ed.
- Cohort 2, $100,000 - Secondary Ed.
- Cohort 3, $100,000 - Special Ed.
Participating Districts
- Fargo Public Schools
Contact
Reagan Deal | (866) 225-5948 x 7865
Round Three Grantees
Certification Central
Cohort
- Cohort 1, $100,000 - Special Education
- Cohort 2, $100,000 - Special Education
Participating Special Education Units
- Upper Valley Special Ed. Unit
- Oliver-Mercer Special Ed. Unit
- James River Valley Special Ed. Cooperative
- Morton Sioux Special Ed. Unit
- Grand Forks Special Ed. Unit
- Wahpeton Special Ed. Unit
- West Fargo Special Ed. Unit
Contact Information
Dr. Katherine Terras | (701) 322-4429
Dickinson State University
Cohort
- Cohort 1, $100,000 - Elementary Education
- Cohort 2, $20,000 - Special Education
- Cohort 3, $20,000 - English Education
Participating Districts
- Dickinson Public Schools
- New England Public Schools
- Killdeer Public Schools
- Belfield Public Schools
- Mott-Regent Public Schools
- Drake Public Schools
Contact Information
Dr. Joan Aus | (701) 502-4339
Mayville State College
Cohort
- Cohort 1, $100,000 - Elementary Education
Participating Districts
- Carrington Public Schools
- Cavalier Public Schools
- Dakota Prairie High School
- Grand Forks Public Schools
- New Rockford-Sheyenne Public Schools
- Upper Valley Special Ed. Unit
- Fessenden-Bowdon Public School
Contact Information
Dr. Kelli Odden | (701) 788-4867
Valley City State University
Cohorts
- Cohort 1, $100,000 - Special Education
- Cohort 2, $100,000 - Elementary Education
Participating Districts
- Fargo Public Schools
- West Fargo Public Schools
- Northern Cass Schools
Contact
Dr. Allen Burgad | (701) 845-7184
Western Governors University
Cohort
- Cohort 1, $100,000 - Elementary Education
- Cohort 2, $100,000 - Special Education
- Cohort 3, $100,000 - Special Education
Participating Districts
- Fargo Public School District
Contact Information
Reagan Deal | (866) 225-5948 x 7865
Round Four Grantees
Certification Central
Cohort
- Cohort 1, $100,000 - Special Education
Participating Special Education Units
- Grand Forks Special Ed. Unit
- James River Special Ed. Unit
- Morton-Sioux Special Ed. Unit
- Oliver-Mercer Special Ed. Unit
- Upper Valley Special Ed. Unit
- Wahpeton Special Ed. Unit
- West Fargo P.S.
Contact Information
Dr. Katherine Terras | (701) 322-4429
Mayville State College
Cohort
- Cohort 1, $200,000 - Elementary Education
Participating Districts
- Fargo Public Schools
- Grand Forks Public Schools
- Minto Public Schools
Contact Information
Dr. Kelli Odden | (701) 788-4867
Valley City State University
Cohorts
- Cohort 1, $100,000 - Special Education
- Cohort 2, $100,000 - Elementary Education
Participating Districts
- Fargo Public Schools
- West Fargo Public Schools
- Northern Cass Schools
Contact
Dr. Allen Burgad | (701) 845-7184
Round Five Grantee
Certification Central
Cohort
- Cohort 1, $100,000 - Special Education
Participating Special Education Units
- Grand Forks Special Ed. Unit
- James River Special Ed. Unit
- Morton-Sioux Special Ed. Unit
- Oliver-Mercer Special Ed. Unit
- Upper Valley Special Ed. Unit
- Wahpeton Special Ed. Unit
- West Fargo P.S.
Contact Information
Dr. Katherine Terras | (701) 322-4429