School Partnerships
ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï’s Educator Preparation Programs are built on strong partnerships with school districts to develop, support, and retain high-quality educators. Through collaborative initiatives, ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï creates special pathways for high school students interested in teaching careers, helping them explore the profession and transition into educator preparation programs. District partnerships also provide meaningful field placement experiences that connect candidates with diverse classrooms and experienced mentor teachers.
In addition, ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï works closely with school districts to offer professional development opportunities for in-service educators, supporting ongoing growth, leadership development, and workforce needs across the region. Together, these partnerships strengthen the educator pipeline and contribute to student success in Colorado schools.
Teacher Pathways – for high school students
ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï Teacher Preparation programs work with many schools and school districts to create special teacher pathways. These pathways help schools meet their needs and give ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï teacher candidates experience and job opportunities for the future.
Some examples include:
- TREP – Colorado Schools
- PTeach – St. Vrain Valley School District
- Teacher Cadet Program – Greeley/Evans School District
- Become a Teacher for Special Education – Poudre School District
- Teacher Degree Apprenticeship – Aurora School District
Field Placement Partnerships – for teacher candidates
Field placements give ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï teacher candidates valuable hands-on experience in real schools and classrooms, connecting coursework to practice while building strong partnerships with educators and communities.
A female teacher is teaching an early childhood education class about Hispanic Heritage month
Graduate Program School Partnerships – for in-service teachers
ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï offers in-service teachers affordable, flexible pathways to graduate degrees and endorsements through fully online programs. With courses starting at $1,000 per 3-credit course and many programs totaling $10,000 or less, educators can advance their careers while balancing work and other commitments.
Questions? Contact Us!
Cheryl Sparks
Field Placement Officer and Assessment Data Manager