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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, a second 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. Early admissions due date: February 1, 2008. Final due date: May 9, 2008. 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. Apply at individual districts for the PIE program. Each district has its own process in place. 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, Brighton 27J, Fort Lupton 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? Your graduate school tuition is taken out of your district salary during your PIE teaching year (some districts offer the option of taking out the tuition over two years). Every district sets their own rate (usually between $9000 and $12,000). Check with the districts for more information. Note that PIE teachers are responsible for their own student fees; the CU student fees are, however, reduced for PIE teachers. Typically, student fees for PIE are approximately $320. 4. What are my program options and what do they involve? PIE teachers can pursue graduate degrees in either the Curriculum and Instruction (formally Instruction and Curriculum in the Content Areas (ICCA)) 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 are in 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 classroom at some point during the program, (2) will have one additional contact each month with an EECD mentor and (3) take four additional credits. 5. Are scholarships available? Yes, a variety of scholarships exist. To learn more, visit www.colorado.edu/education. 6. Who do I contact for more information? University of Colorado, Boulder Nancy Griego Brighton School District 27-J St. Vrain Valley Schools Adams County School District 50 Adams County School District #1 Adams 12 Five Star School District Boulder Valley School District 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! |
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