Institutes of Higher Education
Building stronger educator pipelines.Developing leaders for lasting impact.
Preparing educators for today’s schools requires more than strong coursework. It requires meaningful partnerships that connect preparation, professional learning, and practice within the districts that your program serves. Mira Education partners with colleges of education, educator preparation programs, alternative certification providers, and faculty leaders to strengthen educator pipelines, support competency-based professional learning, and prepare teachers, school leaders, and district professionals to lead meaningful improvement throughout their careers.
We partner with colleges of education and educator preparation programs to:
- Strengthen educator pipelines through innovative teacher preparation, alternative certification, and residency partnerships.
- Design competency-based professional learning that supports teacher candidates, practicing educators, and school leaders.
- Develop micro-credential pathways that recognize demonstrated knowledge and leadership growth.
- Support principal preparation and ongoing leadership development through competency-based professional learning for aspiring and practicing school leaders.
- Build partnerships with districts, state agencies, and education organizations that strengthen educator pipelines and connect preparation with workforce needs.
- Support aspiring and current principals through leadership development and competency-based learning experiences.
- Collaborate on research, implementation, and continuous improvement initiatives that bridge research and practice.
- Create scalable professional learning models that extend beyond degree programs to support educators throughout their careers.
Building stronger educator pipelines through partnership
Across our partnerships, colleges and universities have strengthened educator preparation through innovative learning experiences, district partnerships, and competency-based professional learning that connects preparation with practice. By collaborating with districts, state agencies, and education organizations, institutions are better positioned to prepare educators and school leaders who are ready to lead meaningful improvement from day one.
Sustainable Impact
University of South Carolina's CarolinaCAP: Creates an Alternative Pathway for Teacher Candidates
Explore how CarolinaCAP expanded educator pathways through innovative partnerships, strengthening teacher preparation and workforce development statewide.
By the Numbers
- 325+ education professionals participated in competency-based professional learning through micro-credentials developed by Mira Education.
- 7,850 educator candidates and students directly impacted during the 2025–26 academic year.
- 855,000+ future students projected to benefit over the careers of educator candidates prepared through current partnerships.
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Aligning Strengths Mapping Tool
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