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Sumner County rolls out local educator-preparation program to recruit CTE teachers
Summary
District leaders announced a locally run Sumner County Educator Preparation Program (EPP), one of three in the state; the two‑year cohort starts in July with 13 of 15 slots filled and includes a required three‑year local work commitment after licensure.
Sumner County announced the launch of a locally operated educator preparation program after receiving Tennessee Department of Education approval, a district official told the board.
Justin Alexander, who led the presentation, said the program — one of three in the state — will begin with a two‑year cohort focused on CTE occupational licensure and is scheduled to begin with candidates in July. "We submitted our first application in 2021, and we…
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