Program Application
Traditional | TOR | SPED

We will begin accepting Traditional Residency and Special Education pathway applications for the 27-28 cohort on September 1st. We will continue to accept applications for Teachers of Record on a rolling basis.

Complete the form below to start your journey with PEBC!

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Which school year - Step 1 of 10

Which school year are you applying for? *

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Personal Information

Do you have the ability to live and work in the U.S., specifically the State of Colorado?

PEBC is not able to offer sponsorship to international candidates.

Please wait to apply for our program until you can live and work in Colorado.

Name *

First

Middle

Last

Email Address *

Please provide an email that you check frequently for all admissions communication

Personal Email *

Please provide an email that is not affiliated with your employer or school.

Preferred Name

Date of Birth *

mm/dd/yyyy

Other names used on transcripts

Address *

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State / Province / Region

Postal Code

Country

Phone *

SSN *

Are you a veteran of the U.S. Military? *

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This information may help PEBC identify any resources that may be available to assist you.

Race/Ethnicity

American Indian or Alaska Native
Asian
Hispanic or Latino
Multiracial
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
White
Prefer Not to Disclose
Other

Ethnicity - other *

Gender

Male
Female
Prefer not to disclose

Does your identity include being part of the LGBTQIA+ Community?

Yes
No
Prefer not to disclose

Are you someone who is currently living with a disability?

Yes
No
Prefer not to disclose

Are you a first-generation college student?

Yes
No
Prefer not to disclose

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Disclosures

Have you ever been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor? *

If yes, please explain *

Do you have a licensure related issue to disclose? *

Yes
No
Unsure

Any licensure-related issue may include, but is not limited to, the following:

A current investigation of you by and licensing or credentialing agency or organization
The denial of an application for an education/teaching license, certificate or authorization, or any other occupational permit, license credential or equivalent document
initiated disciplinary proceedings by a licensing or credentialing agency or organization including, but not limited to, suspension, revocation, denial or annulment of your license (e.g. teacher, principal, administrator, or special services license, certificate or authorization, or any occupational permit, license, credential or equivalent document).
a reprimand or admonition of you by a licensing or credentialing agency or organization.
a voluntary surrender of a teacher, principal, administrator, or special service license, certificate, or authorization, or any other occupational permit, license, credential, or equivalent document

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Emergency Contact

Emergency Contact Name *

First

Last

Relationship to Applicant *

Emergency Contact Phone *

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Teaching Preferences

Which pathway are you interested in pursuing? *

Traditional Residency
Teacher of Record
2 year Special Education Pathway (I don't have a license yet)
1 year Special Education Pathway (I hold an initial or professional license)

Have you secured a position as a Certified Lead Teacher? *

Name of School, School Leader name, School Leader email, District, and Grade-Level *

Which subject area are you most interested in teaching? *

Early Childhood Education
Elementary (K-6)
Secondary English
Secondary Mathematics
Secondary Science
Secondary Social Studies
Other

If other please specify *

Which region are you hoping to teach in? *

Denver Metro
Southern Front Range (Colorado Springs, Pueblo and surrounding areas)
Southwest (Dolores, Durango, Bayfield, Pagosa, Cortez, Ignacio and surrounding areas)
Small Rural (Lamar, Brush, Aspen, West Grand)
Open to placement in any region
Other Area of Colorado (May only be open to Teachers of Record)

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Education and Experience

Undergraduate Institution *

All program participants need official transcripts from regionally accredited colleges/universities or evaluated international transcripts to apply for their Alternative License through CDE. Applicants can check if their institution is regionally accredited at https://ope.ed.gov/dapip/#/home

Undergraduate Degree *

Undergraduate Major *

Do you have an advanced degree? *

Advanced Degree Description *

Professional Associations, Special Trainings, Professional Development, Certifications, or Volunteer Experience

Official Transcripts

Please have your official transcripts showing your highest degree conferred sent directly from the college/university to [email protected] If the college/university does not send electronic transcripts, they can be sent via mail to the following address: PEBC Teacher Residency 3607 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd Denver, CO 80205 ATTN: Admissions Applications can be submitted before PEBC recieves transcripts. However, they must be recieved before the selection process is complete.

Commencement Date *

Career Changer or Recent Graduate? *

Career Changer
Recent Graduate
Other

Career Changer: Prior experience in professional field other than education
Recent Graduate: Education is your first professional career since graduating

Which field(s) have you previously worked in? *

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Language

What is your native language (the first language you learned)? *

Are you fluent or advanced in any language other than English? If so please least any language(s) here. *

Are you confident teaching in any language other than English? If yes, specify which. *

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How did you hear about us?

How did you hear about the PEBC Teacher Pathways? *

Specify Other Source or Name of School/BOCES/School District

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Short Essay Questions

If you would like guidance or support in responding to the Short Essay Questions, please contact [email protected] and we will be happy to provide assistance. Please describe examples from your own experience. AI-generated scripts are not allowed and may disqualify you from the program.

Please respond to all 3 questions below on the same document. Responses will be considered proficient when they are thorough and demonstrate reflective thinking.

1. Successful teachers are lifelong learners - - they look for ways to learn and grow from feedback, failure, setbacks, and challenges. Please share an example of a time in which you experienced a failure or faced a significant setback. How did you approach the situation, and what did you learn from it?

2. Describe and reflect upon a significant experience you have had interacting with people who come from backgrounds different than your own. What did you learn from this experience?

3. Describe a teacher or leader who had a positive or negative impact on you. How did this lead you to wanting to teach in Colorado?

Short Essay Responses *

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Resume or Curriculum Vitae *

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References

Please identify two people who can speak to your professional experience, particularly as relates to a career in education.

*For Teacher of Record candidates, we ask that at least one of your references has worked with you or can speak to your experience in a school-based context.

Reference 1 - First and last name

Reference 1 - Email *

Reference 1 - Phone

Reference 2 - First and last name

Reference 2 - Email *

Reference 2 - Phone

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Program Application Traditional | TOR | SPED

We will begin accepting Traditional Residency and Special Education pathway applications for the 27-28 cohort on September 1st. We will continue to accept applications for Teachers of Record on a rolling basis.

Complete the form below to start your journey with PEBC!

Personal Information

Please wait to apply for our program until you can live and work in Colorado.

Disclosures

Any licensure-related issue may include, but is not limited to, the following:

Emergency Contact

Teaching Preferences

Education and Experience

Official Transcripts

Language

How did you hear about us?

Short Essay Questions

References

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Program Application
Traditional | TOR | SPED