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PEBC

Public Education & Business Coalition (PEBC)

About

The Public Education and Business Coalition (PEBC) is a Denver-based non-profit organization that recruits, develops and advocates for teachers. PEBC is Colorado's largest Residency program, having prepared over 1,000 highly effective teachers across Colorado. Today, PEBC offers five pathways to teaching:

  1. Traditional Residency Pathway
  2. Teacher of Record Pathway
  3. Special Education Pathway
  4. Pre-Bachelor’s Pathway
  5. New American Pathway

As a PEBC Teacher Residency participant, you will be trained over one year and supported by expert instructors and coaches committed to your success. Residency experiences are offered in public, private and charter schools in rural, urban and suburban schools across Colorado. PEBC welcomes culturally diverse candidates, including multilingual learners.

  • Government/Nonprofit organization
  • Denver

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  • Admissions
  • Online Application
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This is where I’m supposed to be. PEBC was a tremendous stepping stone. I needed them to be there. Their support hurtled me forward a little faster, and really helped me leap into teaching, a career I love.

Brenden Harrison

PEBC

Programs

Licensure/Alternative Licensure only

Special Education Pathway

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  • 12 months

    Program Duration

  • Hybrid

    Program Format

  • Pre-Test Required

    No

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Program

Program Info

Special Education Pathway

Transform your passion for helping others into a rewarding career as a Special Education teacher in Colorado. No teaching experience? No problem. This innovative two-year program is designed to support you every step of the way.

In the first year, you’ll work alongside a mentor in a general education classroom, gaining invaluable hands-on experience. By year two, you’ll transition into a Special Education classroom, where you'll be hired and salaried by a school district. This unique approach ensures you're fully prepared to make a difference from day one.

Upon completion, you'll earn your initial teaching license with two valuable endorsements, setting you apart in the job market. Plus, scholarships and stipends are available to help you along the way. You can also earn transferable master’s degree credits through PEBC’s partner universities, giving you even more opportunities to advance your career.

Already have an initial license? Apply now, and immediately earn your Special Education endorsement in one year while getting experience in a Special Education classroom. And the support doesn't end there. You'll have access to five years of professional development through PEBC, helping you grow and thrive as an educator.

Don't just teach—make an impact. Become one of Colorado’s most sought-after Special Education teachers.

Upcoming Deadlines

  • Deadlines

    Program Start

  • Dec. 01, 2025

    Summer

  • Mar. 31, 2026

    Summer

  • Jun. 01, 2026

    Summer

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Application Fee & Annual Tuition

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and apply for a$1000 Scholarship

  • $600

    In State Tuition

  • $0

    Application Fee

Ways to Lower Your Costs

Students at Public Education & Business Coalition (PEBC) have reduced the cost of their program using these methods. Check with Public Education & Business Coalition (PEBC) to see if you can, too!

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Grants, Stipends, Scholarships

  • There is no cost for the program other than $600 deposit.
  • PEBC stipend: During the program, you will receive a minimum stipend from PEBC of $10,000.
  • FAFSA: If you are eligible through FAFSA, you will receive at least an additional $8,000 from the State of Colorado.
  • High-priority content stipends: If you want to teach secondary math, secondary science, or Early Childhood Education, additional $5,000 stipends are available.
  • In your second year, you will be a Teacher of Record, paid through your hiring school or district.
  • Educator Recruitment and Retention Program (ERR): Most Teachers of Record will be eligible for the ERR program and will not owe PEBC any out-of-pocket costs. Learn more.
  • If you are not eligible for the Educator Recruitment and Retention Program, you will receive a $2,000 discount on the program fee. The fee is broken into monthly installments throughout your program.  
  • PEBC is continually seeking more grant funding for residents. To get the most updated financial information, attend an information session. You can register here.

Licensure Areas

Agriculture & Renewable Natural Resources 7-12
Business 7-12
Computer Science K-12
Dance K-12
Early Childhood Education Birth-8
Elementary Education K-6
English Language Arts 7-12
Family & Consumer Sciences 7-12
Health K-12
Industrial Technology Education 7-12
Mathematics 6-12
Mathematics 6-8
Music K-12
Physical Education K-12
Science 7-12
Social Studies 7-12
Special Education
Visual Arts (grades K-12) K-12
World Languages K-12

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Dig deeper. Visit Public Education & Business Coalition (PEBC)'s website to learn more and apply.