Registered Apprenticeship Program

Sheldon ISD’s Registered Apprenticeship Program provides non-traditional students—particularly district employees aspiring to become teachers—with the opportunity to earn their degree and teacher certification at little to no cost, supported for up to four years. Launched in 2023 in partnership with EdPathways, the Resident Apprenticeship Teacher Program (RAP) builds a “grow your own” pipeline of highly qualified, dedicated educators, transforming teacher effectiveness while strengthening the district’s instructional workforce.

The RAP Effect in Action.

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Residents share their exciting beginning-of-the-year experiences and valuable advice as they embark on this journey together.

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What are the qualifications for RAP?

Qualifications

Participants must be employed with Sheldon ISD.
Desire to teach a high need, content base area [Reading, Math, Science, Social Studies]. CTE is not eligible.
Possess a high school diploma or equivalent (GED).
- Must enroll in a partnering university, college, or alternative certification program upon acceptance of the apprenticeship offer.
- Transfer students will be considered.

How do I apply to be in the RAP?

How do I know which RAP Ramp Level will I be on?

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How do I become an MCL [Multi Classroom Leader]?

How to Apply
What is the difference between an MCL, Master Teacher, and Mentor?

How to Apply

What is the difference between an MCL, Master Teacher, and Mentor?

All three roles—Multi-Classroom Leader (MCL), Mentor Teacher, and Master Teacher—are filled by highly effective educators with exceptional character, integrity, work ethic, and leadership skills to coach and develop novice teachers.

An MCL supports multiple residents (two in this case) without holding their own classroom, rotating between them to model instruction, provide feedback, and deliver individualized support using a growth criterion, gradually releasing them to independent teaching. MCLs remain the teacher of record and are eligible for the Teacher Incentive Allotment, additionally earning up to $10K.

A Mentor Teacher offers periodic guidance throughout the school year, serving as a trusted resource for questions and advice, attending quarterly trainings, and providing outside-of-school support with a stipend ranging from $500-$1K through Sheldon ISD Teaching and Learning Department.

A Master Teacher works one-on-one with a single teacher, offering targeted, frequent coaching focused on specific instructional growth and development. This role is to develop future leaders in different arenas of education and is without compensation.

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