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An individual who participates in a registered apprenticeship program. Apprentices gain practical skills, knowledge, and experience in a specific trade or profession by working under the guidance of experienced mentors or journey workers. They undergo a combination of on-the-job learning and related technical instruction to develop their competencies.

The actual number of hours or time a participant spends attending the instructional portion of training designed to develop or enhance early care and education or school-age care competencies.

The skills, knowledge, and abilities that apprentices aim to develop and demonstrate throughout the registered apprenticeship program. These competencies encompass various aspects of effective teaching, such as subject matter expertise, instructional strategies, classroom management, assessment methods, and professional dispositions.

A school district or educational institution responsible for implementing and supporting the registered apprenticeship program. The district collaborates with sponsors, mentors, and training providers to facilitate on-the-job learning, related technical instruction, and overall support for the apprentices.

An Education Preparation Program refers to a teacher preparation program at a university or college accredited by the Kansas Department of Education. It provides the related technical instruction component of the registered apprenticeship, offering coursework and training in areas such as educational psychology, curriculum development, instructional strategies, assessment methods, and educational technology.

An organization or entity that acts as a facilitator or intermediary between the sponsors, training providers, and other stakeholders involved in the registered apprenticeship program. In the context of the Kansas Department of Education's registered apprenticeship model, KSDE serves as the intermediary, coordinating the implementation and administration of the program.

A worker who has attained a level of skill, abilities and competencies recognized within an industry as having mastered the skills and competencies required for the occupation. (Use of the term may also refer to a mentor, technician, specialist or other skilled worker who has documented sufficient skills and knowledge of an occupation, either through formal apprenticeship or through practical on-the-job experience and formal training.)

An experienced teacher who plays a pivotal role in the registered apprenticeship program. Mentor teachers are assigned to apprentices and provide guidance, support, and feedback throughout their journey. They help apprentices develop teaching skills, offer advice on lesson planning, classroom management, and instructional techniques, ensuring personalized attention and the transfer of expertise. 

The mentor teacher for the apprentice is not the same type of mentor as the one required for an initial teaching license.

Refers to the relevant knowledge, skills, and work history that an individual possesses before entering the apprenticeship program. It encompasses any previous training, education, or practical experience that could be beneficial for the specific trade or occupation the apprenticeship is focused on.

A structured and formalized training program that combines on-the-job learning and related technical instruction. It provides individuals with hands-on experience, specialized knowledge, and industry-recognized credentials in a specific trade or profession. The program is developed through a partnership between employers and training providers.

The acceptance and recording of an apprenticeship agreement by the Office of Apprenticeship or a recognized State Apprenticeship Agency as evidence of the apprentice's participation in a particular registered apprenticeship program.

The educational component of a registered apprenticeship program that supplements the on-the-job learning. It involves enrolling in a teacher preparation program at an accredited university or college to receive a bachelor's degree.

The related technical instruction covers various topics relevant to teaching, such as pedagogy, curriculum development, instructional strategies, and educational technology.

In the context of registered apprenticeships, a sponsor refers to the entity (often an employer or a school district) that takes on the responsibility of providing the apprenticeship program. Sponsors establish and oversee the program, ensuring that apprentices receive the necessary training, mentorship, and support to develop their skills and competencies.

A program, offered by universities or colleges, that prepares individuals for a career in teaching. It includes coursework, practical experiences, and instruction in pedagogy, subject matter knowledge, and classroom management. In the context of registered apprenticeships, the teacher preparation program serves as the related technical instruction component. In Kansas, it must be an accredited program by the Kansas Department of Education.