On-the-Job Degrees to Tackle New Jersey’s Teacher Vacancy Challenges
A New Pathway to Teacher Certification—Rooted in Your Schools
Drew University is partnering with school districts across the state of New Jersey to develop sustainable talent pipelines while advancing and retaining educators through an on-the-job, degree-based instructional model, in partnership with BloomBoard. Learn more about the work we’re doing around teacher apprenticeships and find out how we can support your district in addressing your teacher shortage.
Learn how BloomBoard supported Pennsbury Schools in launching it’s Grow Your Own Program.
Hear BloomBoard President, Jason Lange, discuss how districts are reinventing teacher preparation.
Talk directly with a BloomBoard representative to learn more about our solutions.
BloomBoard & Drew University
Drew University has partnered with BloomBoard to support school districts in addressing their teacher shortages through new on-the-job educator pathways that enables school paraprofessionals and staff to earn their teaching credentials while continuing to work. Programs offered include:
✔ Bachelor Degree in Elementary Education*
✔ Teachers of Students with Disabilities Endorsement
✔ Content Area Alternate Route Certification
*For Candidates who have an Associate Degree
Why Districts Are Choosing On-the-Job Pathways
✅ Build Your Own Pipeline by investing in trusted, community-rooted staff
✅ Retain Talent by creating clear, supported pathways for advancement
✅ Fill High-Need Roles—especially in areas like special education
✅ Reduce Hiring Costs by developing educators from within
✅ Access Flexible Funding through workforce boards and state support
About BloomBoard
Watch this brief video to learn more about BloomBoard and how we support school districts with educator pipeline, advancement, and retention solutions.
→ To learn more, contact Lauren Patterson, New Jersey Account Representative at lauren.patterson@bloomboard.com.
Contact us to learn more about how we can support your district.
Informational Resources
The New Playbook for Recruiting & Retaining Gen Z Teachers
In this short guide based on current research on the preferences and values of Gen Z, you’ll find actionable strategies school districts can implement to attract and retain the next generation of educators.
Preparing Teachers Who Stay: Residency-Based Innovation
In this webinar Jason Lange, President and Founder of BloomBoard, and Jill Harvieux Pitner, Chief Growth Officer of National Center for Teacher Residencies, discuss the transformative impact of teacher residency programs.
Teacher Apprenticeship: A New Model for Innovative Districts to Fill Classroom Vacancies
Listen in for a conversation with district leaders who are bringing teacher apprenticeship-based programs into their districts to build skills, remove traditional barriers to advancement and retention, and become employers of choice
Let’s Work Together!
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