The general assembly finds that: Teachers have a great impact on student achievement. Evidence shows that the quality of teachers can account for the majority of variances in student learning and test scores. The teaching and learning conditions under which teachers practice their profession, though often overlooked, are essential elements to student achievement and retention. […]
As used in this article 76, unless the context otherwise requires: “Commission” means the Colorado commission on higher education created in section 23-1-102. “Educator preparation program” means an educator preparation program approved by the commission pursuant to section 23-1-121 and that upon completion leads to a recommendation for licensure by an accepted institution of higher […]
On or before July 1, 2017, the department of higher education shall establish one rural education coordinator to represent a rural region of the state. The rural education coordinator must be based in an institution of higher education. The purpose of the rural education coordinator is to: Provide an emphasis on access to teacher preparation […]
Subject to available appropriations, the department of higher education shall provide financial stipends annually, not to exceed four thousand dollars per student, to offset tuition costs for individuals in approved educator preparation programs who agree to student teach in a rural school or rural school district of the student teacher’s choice. The financial stipends awarded […]
On or before July 1, 2017, the department of higher education shall establish teacher cadet programs in identified rural schools and school districts. Money may be provided to local school districts, charter schools, or the charter school institute, any of which may contract with a board of cooperative services, to identify and support high school […]
The department of higher education shall annually provide financial stipends, not to exceed six thousand dollars each, to any: Teacher in a rural school or school district who is seeking certification as a national board certified teacher; Teacher in a rural school or school district who is seeking certification as a concurrent enrollment teacher and […]
