2026 ACSA Personnel Institute

Traditional recruitment strategies alone are no longer enough to meet today’s educator workforce demands. As districts navigate ongoing staffing shortages, turnover, and hard-to-fill positions, Human Resources leaders are increasingly exploring innovative “grow your own” solutions that create stronger pathways into the profession.
This session examines educator residency and registered apprenticeship programs as strategic staffing models that support long-term workforce development. Participants will learn how districts are partnering with higher education, labor, and community organizations to recruit and retain aspiring educators while creating paid pathways into teaching.
The session will highlight implementation models, funding considerations, workforce implications, and policy trends shaping residency and apprenticeship efforts across California. HR leaders will gain practical insights into how these approaches can support staffing stability, workforce diversification, and future-ready talent development systems.