The Golden Apple Foundation

Communities We Serve

The Golden Apple Foundation is expanding the pipeline of well-prepared teachers in Illinois, Michigan, and New Mexico and has long-term plans to expand into other geographies. With the data to substantiate our results, we recruit, support, and retain excellent educators, especially in schools of need, through the following programs:

Golden Apple Scholars Program (Illinois, Michigan, New Mexico)

  • Scholar Institutes: Intensive residential paid professional development from award-winning experienced teachers each summer

  • Hands-On Experiences: Opportunities to experience teaching and leading in schools in their community

  • Undergraduate Supports: Academic, social, and emotional support during the school year

  • Placement Supports: Assistance to find the right-fit teaching position post-graduation

  • Mentoring: In-person and individualized mentoring during their early years of teaching by high quality experienced teachers

Golden Apple Accelerators Program (Illinois)

  • Expedited Licensure: Traditional teaching license within 15 months

  • One-Year Residency: Teaching in a partner school district with teacher shortages with support from a classroom mentor teacher

  • Financial Support: Up to $25,000 for education expenses

  • University Coursework and Credit: earned at a partner university

  • Mentoring: In-person and individualized mentoring from award-winning teachers during their early years of teaching by high quality experienced teachers

To learn more about our programs in a specific geography, please select a state below. If you are interested in bringing our programming to your area, please contact us.