Teacher Prep

As non-IHE alternative providers expand across states, varying clinical practice and documentation rules create hidden compliance risks. A configurable, centralized system keeps every state organized without forcing one rigid workflow.

When evaluation systems are hard to use, even great evaluators disengage—and feedback suffers. For non-IHE alternative teacher prep programs, improving the evaluator experience is a program quality issue, not just an efficiency one.

Alternative educator prep programs inside colleges and universities often run into evidence gaps during accreditation. Learn the five most common documentation issues and how to build better infrastructure before your next review.

Multi-state alternative certification programs face fragmented evaluator pools, varying state requirements, and visibility gaps. A role-based workflow solves coordination without adding admin overhead.

University-based alternative certification programs need structured clinical hours tracking that holds up to CAEP accreditation review. This post covers the full workflow from candidate logging to accreditation evidence.

District residency programs sit between two incompatible systems — K-12 operations and EPP accreditation. Neither was designed for what residencies actually do, creating a structural data gap.

Alternative certification programs are scaling fast, but spreadsheet tracking isn’t. Five failure points that create compliance risk.

Manual clinical hours tracking won’t survive a CAEP site visit. This post breaks down the three gaps spreadsheets can’t close — verification, real-time visibility, and audit-ready reporting — and what to use instead.

IHE-based alternative certification programs make up 69% of alt pathways but run on spreadsheets and workarounds. The tech gap is structural.

This post argues that mentorship is the defining factor in apprenticeship quality, turning competencies into daily practice through structured coaching, feedback, and protected time. It outlines how to select the right mentors, equip them with tools and rubrics, avoid common pitfalls, and use simple checklists to boost retention, consistency, and RTI–OJL alignment.

Teacher apprenticeships are revolutionizing education by addressing the teacher shortage, enhancing quality, and promoting diversity. Craft's platform helps manage and scale these impactful programs.

Teacher apprenticeships need unified systems to track progress, evidence, and compliance—helping EPPs meet accreditation and prove program impact confidently.

Discover how universities align paid practice with degrees, engage partners, and unlock funding to grow teacher apprenticeship programs. Sign up for the webinar!

Minnesota’s RTAP Grant is open—$7M to help districts launch and expand teacher apprenticeship programs. Apps due Sept 26. Craft Education can support your application!

CAEP-and AAQEP-accredited programs have long demonstrated their commitment to excellence. Craft extends that commitment into the apprenticeship era, ensuring access and rigor rise together.

EPPs need more than basic tracking. Our buyer's guide reveals 5 essential features for apprenticeship platforms - from compliance automation to zero-cost onboarding. See why Craft delivers.

Discover how Craft Connect solves EPP pain points with free apprenticeship tracking software. Streamline workflows, boost retention, ensure compliance, and unlock funding for Teaching College tools.

Discover how apprenticeship directors can access a free, fully-compliant tracking system that delivers 95% completion rates and has helped programs unlock $78M in funding.

Explore the urgent crisis in teacher preparation: declining enrollments, persistent shortages, and the rise of innovative apprenticeship models. At Craft Education, we're connecting systems to build seamless, work-based pathways that empower educators and close equity gaps for a resilient future.

States are tackling educator shortages with innovative pipelines like paid apprenticeships, residencies, and tech-driven tracking. Craft Education’s platforms support scalable solutions, connecting systems to build sustainable teacher pathways.

Grow-your-own (GYO) programs tackle the U.S. teacher shortage by training diverse school staff into certified educators. Debunking myths about scope, quality, cost, and standards, this blog highlights Talent Together’s 98% success and Craft Education’s role in scaling sustainable teacher pipelines. 🌱

With teacher prep enrollment declining, EPPs are embracing partnerships with districts to build scalable, rigorous pathways. See how Craft Education helps make it work.

Discover how registered teacher apprenticeships are changing educator prep—offering paid, practice-based pathways with real results for schools and aspiring teachers.