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Board approves pre‑educator (EPP) pilot to grow teacher pipeline, with $254,550 cost estimate

Dysart Unified School District (Board) · December 16, 2025
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Summary

The board approved a pre‑EPP (Ready to Teach) pilot to provide mentored student‑teaching experiences for candidates, including 15 mentor teachers with $1,000 stipends and student‑teacher pay at the substitute rate; administration said professional development funds will cover the roughly $254,550 program cost.

The Dysart Unified School District Governing Board approved a pre‑educator preparation pilot to strengthen the district’s teacher pipeline by placing candidates with mentor teachers for guided student‑teaching experience.

Dr. Assai presented the Ready to Teach enhancement: candidates would work with vetted mentor teachers starting in January, participate in…

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