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BYRD Incubators:
Higher Education Partners

As a BYRD Incubator, universities, colleges, and community colleges become part of a transformative movement that bridges academic learning with real-world impact. Students gain hands-on experience as BYRD Flight Instructors, fulfilling field experience, internship, and practicum requirements while making a meaningful difference in local schools.

 

Through direct practice at our NEST sites—partner elementary schools—students bring classroom theory to life, developing valuable professional skills and real-world insights. At the same time, higher education institutions deepen their community impact, fostering connections that empower both students and schools to thrive.

Research and Academic Opportunities 

  • Access to program data for research studies

  • Opportunities for faculty collaboration

  • Real-world application of theoretical concepts

  • Community-engaged scholarship

Partner as a BYRD Incubator

Join us in nurturing the next generation of educators, social workers, and mental health professionals by becoming a BYRD Incubator. Here’s what’s involved:

Talent: Engage students from relevant academic programs in hands-on experiences.

Structure: Integrate academic frameworks to fulfill field experience requirements.

Leadership:Assign a faculty liaison to coordinate and support program activities.

Time: Commit to program implementation during the fall and spring semesters.

Growth: Utilize simple feedback practices to measure program impact and outcomes.

Support: Access professional development resources.

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