Wilson Education Center Teacher Apprenticeship Program
Wilson Education Center has partnered with BloomBoard to offer a teacher apprenticeship program for paraprofessionals working in our member districts who aspire to become full-time teachers. This on-the-job program enables participants to complete the credit hours necessary to earn a fully accredited Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education and official teaching certification.
Attend an information session to learn more!
Tuesday, June 18, 2024 – 11:00 AM Central / 12:00 PM Eastern
Thursday, June 20, 2024 – 10:00 AM Central / 11:00 AM Eastern
Program Overview
Through this program practicing paraprofessionals have the opportunity to earn a fully accredited Bachelor’s of Elementary Education degree through a flexible, on-the-job program.
This learn-by-doing program is designed for current paraprofessionals with regular access to students. Participants will be required to create artifacts from their classroom practice and upload them to the BloomBoard platform for assessment. Participants will earn college credit for successful completion of courses, which can lead to a fully-accredited Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education, and ultimately teacher licensure in Indiana.
The program is accredited by Lake Erie College and can be completed in 2-4 years, depending on how many credits the participant may or may not have. While school districts will be responsible for covering the cost of the program for its participants, Wilson Education Service Center is exploring the ability to offer scholarships to help offset the cost of the program.
Partner Spotlight
Madison Consolidated Schools
Shannon Allman, HR director for Madison Consolidated Schools, Indiana, shares how
her rural district is implementing a teacher apprenticeship program.
Program Benefits
Earn college credit while working on-the-job/in a classroom
Gain skills and teaching experience through portfolio-based learning
Opportunity to advance your career
What Educators Are Saying
The Bloomboard program helped me streamline resources. As teachers, we gained a plethora of knowledge to facilitate remote learning in a short amount of time. The program encourages us to look at students’ needs and use tools that meet their needs to be able to foster synchronous and asynchronous learning.
The program has reassured me that I am on target with some of my established practices to create a conducive learning environment for my students and have allowed me to finetune others. I also can set my own pace and apply the learning experiences directly to my practice. It is an authentic learning experience that benefits my students, their families, and myself as an educator. In being a “learn by doing” kind of person, the content allows me to demonstrate competency within my classroom context.
Program Supports
Orientation
Once you’ve completed enrollment, you’ll be invited to a kickoff orientation with your program facilitator and other educators in your cohort.
Success Academy
Following the orientation, you’ll attend the BloomBoard Success Academy to help you with your first portfolio submission.
1:1 Support
Faculty advisors are available to provide you with personalized 1:1 support during the program.
Asynchronous Discussions
Throughout the program, you can also communicate with other educators in your cohort through the BloomBoard platform.
Learn more
Complete this form to indicate your interest in the Teacher Apprenticeship Program. We will follow up with additional information.