Lead Teacher Registered Apprenticeship Program

North Dakota is the first state to request approval for a Registered Lead Teacher federal apprenticeship program. The initiative is designed to provide supervised, on-the-job training for educators aiming to serve as Lead Teachers who support a shared roster of learners. The goal is to create a bridge occupation that connects teachers to school leaders. 

NDDPI's application was co-sponsored by the National Center for Grow Your Own (NCGYO). The Council for Chief State School Officers (CCSSO), Arizona State University (ASU), the School Superintendents Association (AASA), and other partners expressed support for the application.