Become an ECE, Elementary, Special Education, or Secondary Teacher in Colorado
The PEBC Teacher Residency program prepares you for an exceptional career as an early childhood, elementary, special education, or secondary teacher through a hands-on licensure program. We offer many pathways into the profession, spanning 1-2 years, that support learning and rigorous preparation for the field. As a PEBC Teacher Resident, you will be trained and supported by expert instructors and coaches who are committed to your success. Residency experiences are offered in public, private, and charter schools in rural, urban, and suburban schools across Colorado. We welcome culturally diverse candidates including multilingual learners. Residents are able to receive at least $10,000 in financial support as they learn alongside a mentor teacher during the school year!
Information Sessions
Join us to learn about how to become a licensed teacher in the State of Colorado through the PEBC Teacher Residency! Our information sessions are specific to the different pathways we offer: Traditional Residency, Teacher of Record, Special Education, pre-Bachelor’s and New American. Not sure which pathway is right for you? Give us a call at 303-861-8661 or email [email protected]
Teacher Pathways
One of the most important factors in the achievement of students is the preparation and quality of the teacher. We believe that all students deserve inspiring and effective teachers who engage them in learning. PEBC offers many pathways into the profession that support learning and rigorous preparation for the field.
Traditional Residency Pathway
Traditional Residents gain support from PEBC coaches as they work side-by-side with a mentor teacher in the classroom.
Teacher of Record Pathway
Teachers of Record are supported by PEBC mentors and coaches as they serve as the sole teacher in the classroom.
Special Education Pathway
Program participants spend Year 1 working side-by-side with a mentor teacher and Year 2 as a Teacher of Record in a Special Education classroom.
Pre-Bachelor’s Pathway
Program participants complete their Bachelor's degree with support from AdvanceEDU in a flexible and affordable degree program and then move directly into the PEBC Teacher Residency to obtain their teaching license.
New American Pathway
Program participants spend Year 1 developing their English language, classroom and technology skills and then start the PEBC Teacher Residency in Year 2 to obtain their teaching license.
Residency Alumni Facts
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More resources for future teachers
Our friends at TEACH Colorado have free tools and resources to make applying to our program and becoming a classroom teacher easier! Create an account today and immediately access resources including
- An interactive application checklist to keep you on track.
- $100 fee reimbursement towards application and testing expenses.
- 1-on-1 expert advice for any question along the way.
- How-to guides for eligibility, applications, testing and finances.
- A chance to win a $1,000 scholarship toward tuition.
PEBC TEACHER RESIDENCY: PROFESSIONALIZING & ENERGIZING THE TEACHING PROFESSION
How might we support vibrant, diverse, passionate individuals to become teachers? Listen in as John Kearney, Director of Recruitment and Alumni Engagement for the PEBC Teacher Residency Program, shares the ways in which a career teaching is more accessible than ever before, and recent graduates, Nicole Herrera & Char Brock share their stories of their experiences of becoming educators.
TESTIMONIALS
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Meet Our Alumni
Autumn Wright’s life could have taken many paths, between IT, philosophy or teaching. A chance encounter with folks from PEBC, and an introduction to the teacher residency program, sealed her fate, and she has never looked back.