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Educator Recruitment and District Supports
The following are supports available to districts to recruit educators across the state. Please access these resources at a district level and utilize the stipends and scholarships on the Financial Opportunities for Aspiring and In-service Educators page to support in recruitment and retention efforts. A downloadable version of this page can be accessed here.
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Host Becoming a Licensed Teacher sessions for non-licensed staff to understand how to navigate the licensing process and how to find programs that will help pay for their degree and license. | |
Hire community members with bachelor's degrees who want to earn alternative licenses |
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Hire individuals who do not have a bachelor’s degree or an educator preparation program but have a strong background to support the learning and content. |
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Help existing teachers gain dual certification to teach additional content areas (Rural Inservice Educator Stipend) |
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Encourage student teachers to choose your district (Colorado Rural Student Teacher Stipend) |
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Encourage teachers to gain National Board certification | |
Hire current students in a Colorado educator preparation program to immediately enter the classroom before they finish their program (Teacher of Record license) |
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Hire J-1 exchange teachers | |
Employ online options like Colorado Digital Learning Solutions to fill immediate or out-of-the-ordinary needs. |
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Hire substitute teachers to fill short term needs. |
Click here to learn how to apply for a substitute authorization and Boot Camp registration |
Reach out to TEACH Colorado to help inspire and support future teachers, promote Licensing 101 sessions, or use their community surveys to recruit future teachers. |
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Hire paraprofessionals who would like to become teachers. | |
Encourage talented individuals interested in Special Services Provider employment in rural or small rural schools in Colorado. | |
Grow your own teachers by developing a teacher degree apprenticeship program, starting a Teacher Cadet program, or creating a para-to-teacher pathway. |
Teacher Degree Apprenticeship Program |
Speak to current high school students about the benefits of becoming a teacher and the programs available to help pay for their educator preparation program costs. |
Teacher Recruitment Education & Preparation (TREP) Program Tools and Resources to Promote the Education Profession (PDF) |
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