USD 253 To Partner With WSU On Teacher Apprentice Program

USD 253 plans to approve an MOU with Wichita State University for the Teacher Apprentice Program, enabling district paraeducators to pursue teaching licensure through an online residency model while remaining employed. The agreement supports development of Early Childhood Unified and Elementary Education teachers and helps address local teacher shortages.

Scope & details

The full contract record, as filed.

Contract type

PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES

Contract term

Not specified, implied 2026-2027 academic year

Renewal

Program MOU likely aligned to an academic year, with provisions for candidates to transition to Teacher of Record under limited apprentice licenses.

Document type

Agenda

Source document

Emporia Unified School District 253 Agenda Regular Board Meeting 2026-07-08

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Frequently asked questions

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Who was awarded the professional services contract by Emporia Unified School District 253?

Wichita State University was awarded this professional services contract by Emporia Unified School District 253, as recorded on July 8, 2026.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Professional Services contract, documented as a agenda record.

Where was this contract approved?

This contract appears in Emporia Unified School District 253 Agenda Regular Board Meeting 2026-07-08 (Agenda), dated July 8, 2026 from Emporia Unified School District 253. Civic IQ extracts contract records directly from agency meeting documents and solicitations.

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USD 253 To Partner With WSU On Teacher Apprentice Program

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