Grants - Transition to TeachingIn 2002, Centennial BOCES received a $1.4M federal grant to help recruit, train, and retain teachers through alternative training routes. High-need districts and schools were identified using federally-mandated guidelines. Alternative teachers in the following districts may choose to take part in the Transition to Teaching grant through their state-approved alternative licensure programs. | State-Approved Alternative Licensure Programs | Qualifying Districts | | Centennial BOCES Alternative Teacher Licensure Program | - Adams County S.D. 14
- Ault-Highland S.D. (Weld RE-9)
- Prairie S.D. (Weld RE-11)
- Pawnee S.D. (Weld RE-12)
| | Pikes Peak BOCES Teacher in Residence Program | - Big Sandy S.D. 100J
- Ellicott S.D. 22
- Hanover S.D. 28
- Harrison S.D. 2
- Huerfano S.D. RE-1
- Miami-Yoder S.D. 60JT
- Pueblo City S.D. 60
| | Southeast BOCES Alternative Teacher Licensure Program | |
In exchange for teaching in one of these district for three years, candidates receive... - $3,500 in stipends (half paid at the end of each of the first two years)
- two years of mentoring from an on-site mentor
- two years of coaching from a field-based supervisor or coach
- release days for observing other professionals
- college tuition credit paid
Form more information, contact Lynda Piper at lpiper@cboces.org or 303.772.4420 x2509. |
