Interested in Becoming a Licensed Teacher?
Is alternative licensure right for you?
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You want to become a LICENSED teacher while earning a salary
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You feel you can transition into a teaching career NOW instead of waiting to complete a traditional program
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You have a BACHELOR'S degree or higher
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You want to MAKE A DIFFERENCE in the lives of students
If the answer to all the above is yes, then YOU should enroll in our program and start your pathway towards securing your teaching license!
Our licensure program allows school districts to hire candidates to teach while completing the necessary teacher training based on the Colorado Teacher Quality Standards. While serving as a teacher, we strive to have candidates put what they learn in their class sessions into practice immediately on their way to obtaining an Initial Colorado Teaching license.
The Two Year Alternative Licensure Program (2YALP)
If you are interested, please reach out to us at (719) 622-2081 or via email at tirp@ppboces.org to learn more about the program. You can review the requirements our endorsement areas.
We are accepting applications for our January Cohort. Complete our application here!
Have questions or want more information about our program and becoming a teacher, subscribe here!
A laser focused pathway to licensure
"This program has enabled me to pursue a lifelong goal of being an elementary school teacher because they acknowledged prior academic achievements combined with my work experience and provide a laser focused pathway to licensure that is sustainable and achievable, all while working full time."
Josephine Montoya, 3rd Grade Teacher
Application Support
Our friends at TEACH Colorado have free tools and resources to make applying to our program easier (and more economical!). Create an account today and immediately access:
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An interactive application checklist to keep you on track.
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$100 fee reimbursement towards application and testing expenses.
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1-on-1 expert advice for any question along the way.
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How-to guides for eligibility, applications, testing and finances.
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A chance to win a $1,000 scholarship toward tuition.