The
Educator Pathway Program is a CPS pilot program intended to celebrate, grow and cultivate the talent within our current school communities. EPP is a part of a larger strategic effort to recruit and retain a significant number of effective educators who represent the diversity within our community. Currently, EPP consists of the The Teacher Pathway Program.
The
Teacher Pathway Program is a two-year program designed for current CPS employees to pursue their teaching licenses and Masters in Education in either ESL or SpEd. TPP will be accepting applicants for Cohort 2 this winter.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW:
- Financial support in completing a Masters Degree in Education
- University/College Partnership: Cambridge College, Lesley University
- Licensure areas: SpEd, ESL
- Tailored MTEL Support
- Cohort Model including PD Workshops for all participants
TIMELINE:
- December 2022: Information Sessions, Recruit for Program, Application Launches
- January 2023: Establish Cohort 1, MTEL Workshops, Spring Semester
- Summer 2023 - Winter 2025: M.Ed Classes (Licensure depending on background)
- Spring 2025: M.Ed Completion
ELIGIBILITY:
- Current CPS employee: Instructional-Aide, Teacher on Provisional or Emergency License
- Interested in pursuing a teaching license in either: ESL K-5, Moderate Disabilities K-8
- Committed to working in CPS for 2 years upon completion of program