This is a two-year program where teachers learn how to teach while teaching in the classroom. You will meet with your cohort twice a month for in-person meetings. The program includes coursework that you will complete at your own pace. While this is housed in Fort Morgan, teachers and principals from neighboring districts may also participate. A virtual option is available for out-of-district teachers and principals. Teachers receive the required 90 hours of English Learner standards as well as methods of teaching. Elementary and Early Childhood candidates also receive the English Learner standards and methods of teaching in addition to training in the science of reading, meeting the district requirement around the READ Act designation. You will be supported with instructional coaches and mentors. Completion of this program allows you to apply for your initial teacher’s license from the Colorado Department of Education. This program is open to teachers in both public and non-public schools.

Program cost for member districts is $10,000 and grant dollars are available to pay for up to $10,000 towards program costs when teaching in a shortage area and one must commit to teaching in a shortage area for a minimum of three years (in a Colorado public school). For non-member districts, the program cost is $12,000, with grant dollars available to cover up to $10,000 towards the program.