Objective 1: Project Initiation and Stakeholder Engagement • Initiate the planning grant project. • Identify and engage key stakeholders including educators, administrators, policymakers, and community leaders. • Begin scoping research on funding streams and potential stakeholders' interests. Deliverables 1. Provide list of key stakeholders and methods of engagement. Objective 2: Research Funding Streams • Identify federal, state, and private funding sources relevant to teacher apprentice programs. • Assess eligibility criteria and application processes for identified funding sources. • Develop an initial strategy for securing funding. Deliverables 1. Develop Teacher Regional Apprenticeship Program models to maximize federal, state, local, public, private partnerships. 2. Provide funding strategy with eligibility criteria and application processes. Objective 3: Create and Identify a Working Group • Formalize the working group structure. • Conduct initial meetings to define roles, responsibilities, and objectives of the working group. • Draft a memorandum of understanding (MOU) or partnership agreement with key stakeholders. • Conduct needs assessments with school districts and educational stakeholders to understand specific local needs. • Align program design and policies with identified needs and priorities of local school districts. Deliverables 1. Successful establishment of a diverse working group. 2. MOU with key stakeholders. 3. Needs assessment and program alignment.
