Colorado Boettcher Teacher Residency

MA in Education with Alternative Teaching License and Culturally & Linguistically Diverse Endorsement

The Colorado Boettcher Teacher Residency is an intensive, residency-based, dual licensure and master's degree program designed to recruit, prepare and retain outstanding teachers for rural schools.

This tuition-supported graduate teacher preparation program provides a way for top college graduates and career-changers to become outstanding teachers specifically in and for high-priority schools.

During the first year, Boettcher Residents will earn a Colorado Teaching License and in the second year will complete a master's degree in education from Adams State University. Residents agree to teach in approved high-priority schools in Colorado for a total of five years (including residency year).

No previous teaching experience is required.

The program includes a $3,000-$7,000 scholarship/stipend during the teaching residency year as well as mentoring and coaching for success in rural schools.

  • Application deadline is 26 April
  • Cohort model
  • On campus delivery
  • Cohorts begin each summer term in late July
  • To apply, please begin by completing the Boettcher online application process

IMPORTANT: If you have further questions and wish to be contacted, please fill out our Program Information Form.