PEBC believes the classroom is the best place for teachers to develop the skills they need. We offer five, differentiated pathways toward earning professional teacher licensure. In each pathway, participants receive unparalleled support from mentor teachers, PEBC coaches and instructors as well as through membership in learning cohorts.
Traditional Residency Pathway
No prior experience working with youth required. PEBC intentionally matches each Traditional Residency Candidate with a mentor teacher in their content area. The Resident learns alongside their mentor teacher for an entire academic year, gradually taking on more lead teaching responsibility as the year progresses. Traditional Residents receive a scholarship that includes a cash payout during their residency year. 93% of Teacher Residents successfully find employment as a lead teacher the year after residency, often in their placement district.
- No prior teaching experience necessary
- Must hold a bachelor’s degree
- Available statewide
- Work alongside a mentor teacher in the classroom
- Consistent feedback through field coaching
- One year to program completion
- Eligible for scholarship which includes cash payout
- Option to pursue master’s degree
- Earn teacher license
- Access to 5 years of professional development from PEBC