Local Educational Agencies (LEA)

Let's Connect!

Janet Anderson-Deusenberry, M.Ed
Director, Apprenticeship Programs
 deusenberry_janet@sac.edu
 (714) 564-6794

Stronger workforce. Brighter futures.

Partner With Us!

Partner with Santa Ana College to build a powerful early learning workforce in our community. Santa Ana College (SAC) is the proud sponsor of the Early Childhood Education Apprenticeship Program and the Bilingual Educator Apprenticeship Program. We partner with Local Educational Agencies (LEAs) to recruit, train, and support the next generation of early learning and bilingual educators. Invest in your community. Inspire their future.

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Why Partner with Santa Ana College?

Grow a pipeline of qualified, diverse, and dedicated early learning and bilingual educators for your schools and communities.

We provide training, mentorship, coaching, and wraparound support to apprentices, mentors, and participating sites.

Strengthen Dual Language and Early Learning programs and meet your LEA's diversity, equity, and student success goals.

Our Apprenticeship Programs

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Early Childhood Education Apprenticeship Program

  • Paid, on-the-job learning for aspiring ECE professionals
  • College coursework leading to a Child Development permit and degree
  • Mentorship and professional development
  • Support to improve quality in early learning settings
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Bilingual Educator Apprenticeship Program

  • Paid, on-the-job learning for aspiring bilingual educators
  • Dual language development and culturally responsive instruction
  • Mentorship and coaching
  • College coursework leading to a Bilingual Authorization and degree

Per Student Administration Fee

This fee supports program administration and ensures high-quality support for apprentices and LEA partners.

What's Included

  • Program Administration
  • Apprentice & Mentor Support
  • Training & Professional Development
  • Data Tracking & Reporting
  • Ongoing Communication & Support

The per student fee is invoiced by Santa Ana College annually

TOGETHER, WE CAN

Create pathways. Strengthen communities. Transform lives.

Santa Ana College is your partner in building a high-quality, sustainable early learning and bilingual workforce.

For LEAs.
For our community.
For the future.

Empowering educators.
Enriching children's lives.

Stronger together.
Brighter futures.

Equal opportunity employer and training provider. Programs available to qualified candidates regardless of race, color, national origin, disability, gender, age, or any other protected status.

Proudly sponsored by Santa Ana College.