Featured Partners
Adams State University
Adams State University is a teacher’s college with the vision of leaving a legacy by elevating the teaching profession and building strategic community partnerships that promote relationships, inclusivity, innovation, and lifelong learning for future generations of educators.
Read the story we wrote about their programs here.
Colorado BOCES Association
The Colorado Boards of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) Association provides educational services to two or more school districts that alone cannot afford the service, or find it advantageous and cost-effective to cooperate with other districts.
Colorado Christian University
Colorado Christian University Online offers a variety of fully online undergraduate and graduate level educator preparation programs in both non-licensure and licensure pathways. These programs, authorized by the Colorado Department of Education, are offered through CCU’s College of Adult and Graduate Studies and are specifically designed to meet the unique needs of working adults.
Colorado Classrooms Live
Colorado Classrooms Live (CC-LIVE) is a service that supports new rural Colorado 7–12th-grade math teachers through virtual teacher mentorship. CC-LIVE also allows rural schools with math teacher vacancies equitable virtual access to certified, experienced Colorado math teachers regardless of location.
Colorado Department of Education
As the administrative arm of the State Board of Education, the Colorado Department of Education is responsible for implementing state and federal education laws, disbursing state and federal funds, holding schools and districts accountable for performance, licensing all educators, and providing public transparency of performance and financial data.
Read the story we wrote about their pathways to becoming a teacher here.
Colorado Educator Loan Forgiveness Program
The Colorado Department of Higher Education’s Colorado Educator Loan Forgiveness Program offers loan repayment assistance on qualified loans for educators, mainly for those who serve in rural and hard-to-fill positions in Colorado. Participants are eligible to receive up to $5,000 in loan forgiveness in a given year.
Colorado Learning
Since 2003, Colorado Learning has helped education professionals find excellent jobs in the education sector and help schools find high-quality teachers. They are doing everything possible to find, attract and keep top education talent in the state.
Read the story we wrote about how they work with J-1 visa holders here.
Colorado Teacher Cadets
Colorado Teacher Cadets is a "Grow Our Own" teacher-recruitment program for high-achieving high school juniors and seniors.
Read the story we wrote about their program here.
Marzano Research
Marzano Research offers sophisticated rural education research and consulting capabilities with a collaborative, small-business approach. Whether you want to grow your teacher pipeline, improve work-based learning pathways, or position your students for postsecondary success, we can help you develop and use actionable strategies leading to rural school success.
Read the story we wrote about how they work with schools here.
Public Education & Business Coalition
The Public Education & Business Coalition believes that each and every child deserves a great educator. They work in Colorado and across the nation to prepare outstanding new teachers, help practicing educators become exceptional, and shape policies that foster vibrant growth and lasting student success.
Regis University
Regis University offers 100% online teacher licensure programs for those with a college degree and those seeking degree completion. Programs are available for elementary education, secondary education, and special education. Attend a virtual information session for more information. Contact Michele, Student Success Coach, for more information.
Read the story we wrote about their programs here.
Rural Public Health, Education, and Healthcare Initiative
The Rural Public Health, Education, and Healthcare Initiative develops collaborations and partnerships to meet the health and education needs of rural Colorado communities.
Read the story we wrote about the work they’re doing here.
Southwest Colorado Education Collaborative
The Southwest Colorado Education Collaborative (SWCEC) is a regional collaboration of local school districts, higher education institutions, and businesses. It builds career and college pathways for students in the isolated communities of southwestern Colorado. When given equal access to educational opportunities more readily available to their urban counterparts, these students can build a foundation for an economically viable future.
Read the story we wrote about their work here.
TEACH Colorado
TEACH Colorado TEACH Colorado provides licensure coaching; resume, cover letter, and testing guides; application fee reimbursements; and scholarships to non-licensed school staff, high-school students, career changers, and all others who are interested in teaching. TEACH Colorado also provides unique resources and support to teacher preparation programs and school districts across the state. For more information on partnering, please reach out to Annette.
Read the story we wrote about their programs here.
Teacher Apprentice Coaching & Consulting
Teacher Apprentice Coaching & Consulting (TASCC) is a firm that provides a pathway to teaching licensure. A person starts the program by obtaining a substitute teacher license. They gain teaching experience under the watchful eye of a mentor, then go on to complete their degree program and apply for full licensure.
Read the story we wrote about their work here.
Transcend
Transcend is an innovative partnership of a nonprofit organization with school, community, and philanthropic partners. Founded in 2015, the 125 staff members of Transcend help schools pull in students, teachers, administrators, local businesses, parents, and other community partners to turn “school” upside down and reimagine what it could and should look like.
Read the story we wrote about their work here.
University of Colorado at Boulder
The University of Colorado at Boulder offers an online Teacher Leadership Program. Students earn stackable graduate certificates in subjects such as "Social and Emotional Learning" and "Teaching Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Students" that can lead to an MA in Teacher Leadership.
Read the story we wrote about their program here.
University of Northern Colorado
Bright futures start here. At UNC, you get an outstanding return on your investment: A top-quality education learning from award-winning faculty with a passion for teaching and the career-ready experiences that come from attending a four-year, research university. You will experience hands-on learning to advance your professional goals in a culturally rich academic environment.
Western Colorado University
Western Colorado University offers a 100% online teacher preparation program that allows adults to obtain a teaching license. Pathways are available to those with and without bachelor’s degrees. All of Western’s licensure programming is offered online and asynchronously so that individuals can maintain their existing employment while completing coursework.
Read the story we wrote about their program here.
