Empowering Teacher Preparation Programs with Proserva

Tackling the Challenges

Teacher preparation programs encounter several recurring obstacles:

Complex Administrative Processes

• Enrollments, licensure requirements, and progress reporting often span multiple systems, leading to inconsistencies and inefficiencies.
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• Faculty and staff can be overwhelmed by compliance demands and manual data entry, diverting energy from teaching and mentoring.

Diverse Candidate Needs

• Candidates arrive with varying backgrounds, from traditional undergraduates to career-changers in RAPs or other alternative pathways.
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• Ensuring equity and tailored support—particularly for those with limited digital fluency or restricted technology access—can be difficult.

Limited Integration with Classroom Experiences

• Traditional platforms often fail to bridge the gap between theory and real-world practice.
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• Institutions want a cohesive way to align coursework and clinical practice, especially under apprenticeship or residency models.

High Administrative Burden

• Coordinators and faculty spend significant time managing paperwork, compliance reporting, and accreditation requirements.
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• Without efficient data systems, administrators struggle to identify program-wide trends and targeted improvement areas.

Impact that Matters

Proserva has delivered significant results for teacher preparation institutions:

Streamlined Operations

School of Ed pilot site reported 2x enrollment in RAP program compared to traditional pathway. Alternative prep pilot sites reported a modest increase in enrollments (non-RAP, estimated 10–20%) however mentioned the amount of time Proserva saved them freeing up time for other tasks.

Increased Revenue

One EPP generated over $80,000 in revenue on Proserva's Marketplace. An opportunity for EPP's to provide PD and Micorcredentials to Proserva's 10,000+ educators.

Time Savings

Administrative teams noted a 20–30% reduction in manual data entry for licensure tracking. Yet, institutions with older SIS or LMS infrastructures experienced longer onboarding timelines and needed extra IT support.

User Experience

A majority of surveyed candidates rated the platform as “intuitive” or “very intuitive.” Still, a few indicated they needed additional help navigating competencies or setting up their portfolios initially.

Equity Considerations

Rural institutions appreciated the job-embedded aspects Proserva enables and remote features given their commute to attend similar PD or perform similar tasks.

Rapid RAP Expansion

In MN from year one to year two, the number of EPP’s on Proserva supporting districts with RTAP’s grew from 1 to 4. The number of school districts they are supporting grew from 7 to 20+ - including Americorps - across 3 licensure areas.

Portfolio-Based Licensure Management

• Enables candidates to compile and submit digital evidence aligned with multiple licensure standards.
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• Integrates seamlessly with classroom or on-the-job learning, offering real-time feedback loops that connect coursework with direct teaching experiences.

Competency Tracking and Assessment

• Provides customizable rubrics and progress tracking tools, allowing faculty to monitor candidates’ development against local and state standards.
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• Offers flexibility for institutions with varied accreditation requirements, though exact implementation steps may differ based on each state’s regulatory context.

Comprehensive Support for Registered Apprenticeship Programs (RAPs)

• Tracks and manages RAP milestones, from recruitment to licensure, in compliance with federal and state guidelines.
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• Enables candidates to blend academic preparation with immersive, on-the-job experiences for a holistic view of readiness.

Streamlined Administrative Processes

• Centralizes enrollment management, reporting, and compliance in one interface.
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• Automated workflows reduce duplicative data entry, although upfront faculty and staff training remains essential for effective adoption.

Professional Development Integration

• Links candidates to a professional development marketplace that can be tailored to district and state needs.
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• Embeds coaching and observation tools that faculty or supervising teachers can use to offer actionable feedback.

Our Solutions

Proserva’s platform delivers a comprehensive solution tailored to teacher preparation institutions:

Conclusion

Proserva shows promise as a unifying platform for teacher preparation programs seeking to streamline operations, integrate real-world classroom experiences, and expand support for diverse pathways like RAPs. Early pilot data points to potential gains in efficiency and candidate satisfaction, as seen with Minnesota’s successful first-year rollout and ambitious expansion plans.

Implementation Simplicity

Onboarding for entire programs can be done over several one hour sessions. Much of what is shared during onboarding and implementation is retained with few support follow ups.

Longitudinal Tracking

More comprehensive data—on candidate retention rates, graduate performance, and cost-effectiveness—will be necessary to confirm Proserva’s long-term impact.

Equity and Accessibility

Institutions must proactively address digital access and varied candidate needs to ensure that all future educators can benefit equally from the platform.

Potential Benefits & Caveats

Proserva empowers teacher preparation institutions to:

Streamline Operations
• Benefit: Reduces redundant paperwork and centralizes compliance tasks, freeing program coordinators to spend more time mentoring candidates.

Enhanced Candidate Experiences
• Benefit: Unified platform integrates licensure, RAP requirements, and professional development. This can be especially appealing to alternative pathway candidates and busy apprentices.
• Opens the door to additional revenue opportunities, selling PD and microcredentials through the marketplace.
• Caveat: Digital inequities remain a concern; additional support, such as technology stipends or extended on-site training, may be necessary to level the playing field.

Support for RAP Success
• Benefit: Comprehensive tracking ensures apprenticeship candidates meet all program milestones. Automated workflows scale easily as districts and licensure areas are added—evidenced by Minnesota’s planned expansion to 20 districts and AmeriCorps.
• Caveat: Long-term success data (e.g., apprentice retention after licensure, student outcomes) is not yet available and requires multi-year tracking.

Alignment with Policy and Assessment
• Benefit: Proserva’s ability to integrate statewide assessment data offers institutions valuable insights for refining teacher preparation in alignment with policy goals.

Cost and Funding
• Benefit: Potential for savings through consolidating th number of platforms needed, reduced administrative load and increased enrollment. Some institutions leverage grants or Title II funding to subsidize Proserva’s costs.

With Proserva, teacher preparation institutions can deliver high-quality, efficient, and impactful programs that prepare the next generation of educators for success.

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