States are working to close the teacher shortage gap, but a new wave of federal policy changes is likely to make it harder and more expensive to enter and stay in teaching, threatening to stall state progress when the educator workforce needs it most.

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AI reached K–12 classrooms before state policies on its use and role in public education did. States are taking action—but for most, that action is still ad hoc, fragmented, and not keeping up with the pace of change in classrooms and workplaces. This report draws on survey responses and interviews with SEA staff and partner

Join the CEEDAR Center and SPARC Center for an insightful webinar focused on using data to drive educator pipeline decisions and building a resilient, high-quality special education workforce. Discover how Washington Education Association leaders are pairing robust workforce data with innovative Registered Teacher Apprenticeship Programs (RTAPs) to address critical shortages and transform the educator pipeline. What You’ll Learn: • How Washington is leveraging SPARC workforce data to identify regional shortages and drive strategic pipeline decisions. • Real-world insights from Washington’s approach to scaling RTAPs through effective partnerships. • National trends, key design features, and evidence-based strategies for special education apprenticeships. • Practical CEEDAR tools and resources to support RTAP development in your state or institution. Whether you represent an SEA, EPP, LEA, or TA Center, register today to gain the actionable insights needed to strengthen the special education teacher workforce!

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Explore the resources in this Guided Toolkit to learn more about how your preparation program or state system can integrate teacher apprenticeship and residency.