About Program
BloomBoard helps school districts launch grow-your-own teacher pipelines through job-embedded, licensure-aligned apprenticeship programs.
Intervention Specialist
(Mild/Moderate)
Elementary Education
(PreK-8)
Dual Licensure
(Elem. Ed. + Interv. Spec.)
BloomBoard & Lake Erie College
BloomBoard is proud to partner with Lake Erie College to power on-the-job-based bachelor’s degrees for pre-service teacher candidates working as paraprofessionals or support staff in schools.
A Day in the Life of a Teacher Apprenticeship Candidate
Hear from Triad Local School District Superintendent, Vicki Maruniak, and three paraprofessionals who are currently enrolled in the program about their experience.
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, Pennsylvania Account Representative at lauren.patterson@bloomboard.com.
Talent Development Solutions
Build your talent pipeline while advancing and retaining your educators.
No matter where your educators are on their journey, we have a solution for their economic and professional advancement. In Ohio, we currently offer the following in partnership with Lake Erie College:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education (60 or 120 Credits)
- Bachelor’s Degree in Intervention Specialist: Mild to Moderate Needs (60 or 120 Credits)
What Educators Are Saying
Let’s Work Together!
If you are interested in discussing how we can work together to assist your organization in building a sustainable teacher pipeline, complete the form below and we’ll be in touch quickly!