Explore US PREP’s HB 2 PREP Allotment Series, a focused workshop collection created to help Texas districts and educator preparation programs maximize HB 2 funding opportunities. Covering topics such as strategic staffing, sustainable teacher pathways, mentor training, and content academy preparation, these sessions provide practical guidance for building strong programs, supporting future educators, and strengthening long-term teacher retention.
April 15th | 9-10 AM CST
How can districts meet the $20,000 minimum resident stipend required under the Texas HB 2 PREP Allotments?
Join us for a focused workshop on strategic staffing models that allow districts to leverage residents in meaningful instructional roles while reallocating existing funds to cover the district’s $10,000 match. This session will walk through concrete staffing approaches, budgeting considerations, and real-world examples. We’ll also explore additional funding options—including HB 2 PREP allotment
discretionary funds and Title funds—that districts can use to support resident stipends and build sustainable residency programs.
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April 30 | 9-10 AM CST
Designing and Sustaining Grow-Your-Own Teacher Pathways
Join us to explore how Texas districts and educator preparation programs (EPPs) can collaboratively design, implement, and sustain Grow-Your-Own (GYO) teacher pathways funded through HB 2 PREP allotments. This session will highlight strategies for strong advising, meaningful pre-service practice, and retention structures that help districts and EPPs develop and retain high-quality educators.
April 30 | 10-11 AM CST
The Texas Mentor Training
Through the Texas HB 2 PREP Allotments, districts receive funding to support mentor teacher stipends and provide access to high-quality mentor training. The Texas Mentor Training is designed for educators mentoring traditional candidates, residents, alternative certification candidates, and first- and second-year teachers. Join this session to learn what the training covers, how it builds mentor capacity, and how districts can leverage this resource to strengthen instructional support and improve teacher retention and effectiveness.
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May 7th | 9-10 AM CST
Texas Chapter 228: Preparing for the Content Academies
As part of the Texas HB 2 PREP Allotments, educator preparation programs will be trained on—and expected to implement—the Math Academies, Reading Academies, High-Quality Instructional Materials (HQIM), and the Science of Learning (embedded across the academies). Join this session to learn about the requirements of each academy and hear directly from educator preparation programs that have already piloted and integrated some of these academies into their coursework.
August 25th | 11-12:30 PM CST
Building Strong Post-Baccalaureate Residency and Alternative Pre-Service Pathways
As part of the Texas HB 2 PREP Teacher Pathways, educator preparation programs and districts will implement three pathways: Traditional, Residency, and Alternative Pre-Service. This workshop focuses on building high-quality post-baccalaureate residencies and Alternative Pre-Service pathways. Participants will explore what strong models look like in practice and examine the costs and benefits of each approach, including cost modeling for educator preparation programs, districts, and aspiring teachers.
