Wichita State Teacher Apprentice Program -TAP

There’s still time to register! 🎉

Educational leaders, join us today at 4:30 p.m. to learn how Wichita State University’s Teacher Apprentice Program™ can help your district grow its own middle-level math and science teachers.

We’d love to have you join us! Register using the link in the original post below. 👇

There is still time for district and school leaders to learn how Wichita State University’s Teacher Apprentice Program™ can help address middle school math and science teacher shortages!

Join us Monday, July 27, at 4:30 p.m. for a brief 30-minute virtual informational meeting focused on our new Middle Level Math and Science pathways.

Learn how TAP™ can help your district:

• Develop paraeducators and long-term substitutes into licensed teachers
• Build a sustainable grow-your-own educator pipeline
• Strengthen future middle school math and science staffing

Register using the QR code or link in the graphic, and please share with other superintendents, principals, special education leaders, and district staff who may benefit from learning more! 💛🖤

There is still time for district and school leaders to learn how Wichita State University’s Teacher Apprentice Program™ can help address middle school math and science teacher shortages!

Join us Monday, July 27, at 4:30 p.m. for a brief 30-minute virtual informational meeting focused on our new Middle Level Math and Science pathways.

Learn how TAP™ can help your district:

• Develop paraeducators and long-term substitutes into licensed teachers
• Build a sustainable grow-your-own educator pipeline
• Strengthen future middle school math and science staffing

Register using the QR code or link in the graphic, and please share with other superintendents, principals, special education leaders, and district staff who may benefit from learning more! 💛🖤

Educational leaders, join us for a brief virtual informational meeting to learn how Wichita State University’s Teacher Apprentice Program™ can support your district’s grow-your-own efforts!

Discover how our new Middle Level Math and Science pathways help paraeducators and long-term substitutes earn teacher licensure while continuing to work in their schools.

📅 Monday, July 27
🕟 4:30 p.m.
💻 Zoom | 30 minutes

The Fall 2026 application deadline is approaching—scan the QR code or visit bit.ly/TAPZoomReg to register!

Way to go, Khalib!

🐾Welcome to the Colvin Family, Khalib Harris!🐾

We are very excited to have Khalib at Colvin this year, but in the new role of 5th grade classroom teacher! You may also recognize him as he has been a para at Colvin for the last couple years!

We can't wait to see you shine in your new position this year! Here's to our upcoming 2026-2027 school year!

There are a few TAP heroes here!💛🖤🌾

Another fantastic story about one of our students, Miranda Morado, who is in KSDE's Registered Teacher Apprentice Program. Miranda is a para in the Turner school district in Kansas City, Kansas.
Read more: https://www.ksde.gov/news-center/featured-stories/2026/06/11/rtap-apprentice-in-action

Congrats to the Spring/Summer 2026 graduates of the Teacher Apprentice Program! Thank you to our sponsor, Credit Union of America, for making this special day happen! 🌾💛🖤

Jana’s journey through WSU’s TAP program shows what happens when passion meets purpose. Today, she celebrates a degree earned through grit, sacrifice, and love for her students. Congratulations, Jana — the classroom is brighter because of you. 🎓🎉📚💛

Read more of her story: https://www.wichita.edu/academics/oal/cap_gown_stories/jana-grad26-story.php

Great story about one of our students, Daisy Parsons, who is in KSDE's Registered Teacher Apprentice Program. Daisy is from Dexter, Kansas, located in Cowley County in southeast Kansas.

https://www.ksde.gov/news-center/featured-stories/2026/05/14/rtap-apprentice-in-action--two-apprentices--one-community--essie-boatman-and-daisy-parsons-build-their-future-at-home-in-dexter-471

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Want to promote a position in your district? Send me the details at [email protected].