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Frequently Asked Questions for Interested Teachers and Students 1. How do I apply? Interested applicants need to pursue three distinct application processes—one for university admissions, one for a teaching position, and a third for a PIE position within your district. A. Apply for CU School of Education graduate admissions. Applications are on-line at: www.colorado.edu/education/prospective/gradmasters.html. Early admissions due date: February 1, 2010. Final due date: May 7, 2010. Fall admissions only. B. Research teaching positions and PIE spaces at the partner districts. Follow district-specific hiring process and timelines to secure a position. Communicate interest in PIE with the district ASAP. C. Follow district-determined processes to secure a spot in PIE. 2. Who are the partner districts? The PIE program is a cooperative venture with the School of Education at CU/Boulder and Adams County District #1–Mapleton, Adams County District #12 Five Star Schools, Adams County District #50, Boulder Valley School District, Brighton School District #27J, Fort Lupton School District, and St. Vrain Valley Schools. The degree of district participation can vary from year to year. Confirm the extent of participation (how many PIE spaces are available) with each district. 3. How much does this program cost? Tuition for six credits of the MA program is taken out of your district salary during your PIE teaching year. Every district sets their own rate for these 6 credits (usually between $3600 and $4600). Check with the districts for more information. Note that PIE teachers are responsible for their own student fees. During your PIE year, your fees are significantly reduced ($50/semester). After your PIE year, you progress through the remainder of your MA coursework paying CU graduate student tuition and fees as you go. 4. What are my program options and what do they involve? PIE teachers can pursue graduate degrees in either the Curriculum and Instruction or Educational Equity and Cultural Diversity (EECD) Master’s programs. Both programs are open to elementary, middle, and secondary level teachers. For specific program details, please visit the website at: www.colorado.edu/education/prospective/gradmasters.html. Curriculum and Instruction graduate programs include K-12 Math/Science, K-12 Humanities, or K-12 Literacy. The Educational Equity and Cultural Diversity graduate program for PIE teachers is Linguistically Diverse Education. Please note that additional opportunities and requirements are associated with the EECD master’s degree. Graduates of this program will be eligible for the Linguistically Diverse Education Endorsement from the Colorado Department of Education. The additional requirements are: (1) candidates must teach in a linguistically diverse school/ classroom at some point during the program and (2) will take four additional credits. 5. Are scholarships available? Yes, a variety of scholarships exist. These are posted in late January at www.colorado.edu/education. 6. Who do I contact for more information? University of Colorado, Boulder Michelle Albright Adams #12 Five Star School District Adams County School District #50 Boulder Valley School District Brighton School District #27-J Fort Lupton School District Mapleton Public School District (Adams County School District 1) St. Vrain Valley Schools Additional tips: 1. Keep hard copies of everything you submit. With the number and size of the institutions involved in the partnership, paperwork can be misplaced. Make sure you have back up! 2. Contact the chairs of the various CU MA programs to learn more about program requirements, course options, and transfer of credits. |
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