This ~60-minute webinar from The Pathways Alliance explores ways in which education leaders might utilize federal funding to design school structures and programs that strengthen the educator workforce. The webinar responds to guidance released by the U.S. Department of Education in February 2026 clarifying how Title II, Part A funds could be used to support schools. The panelists discuss how innovative staffing models can support the recruitment and retention of educators. Strategic staffing examples include small teaching teams led by multi-classroom leaders and team-based models that leverage specialized roles for lead teachers and education specialists. Further, the webinar highlights how teacher residency and apprenticeship models might provide solutions to strengthening the educator pipeline through building intentional partnerships across multiple stakeholders. This resource may appeal to state and district leaders, school administrators, and education preparation program partners who are looking for ways to utilize federal funding to support teacher and student success.