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. The application for Cohort 2 (Master's Degree in Special Education, PreK-8 Moderate Disabilities) is now open!
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
- Financial support in completing a Masters Degree in Education
- University/College Partnership: Cambridge College, Lesley University
- Licensure areas: Special Education, English as a Second Language
- Tailored MTEL Support
- Cohort Model including PD Workshops for all participants
ELIGIBILITY
- Current CPS employee: Instructional-Aide, Teacher on Provisional/Emergency License or Waiver
- 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