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— training tomorrow's urban educators —
Why urban teaching?
Why the TQE program at Metro State?
What are the eligibility requirements?
How do I apply to the TQE program?
How do I qualify for a scholarship?
Where can I get more information?
Why urban teaching?
Job security: Highly qualified urban teachers are in demand in Denver, across Colorado and throughout the country. Denver Public Schools is ready to hire all high-quality TQE graduates, particularly knowledgeable math and science teachers.
Making a difference: Teaching in urban schools is a challenging undertaking. With the right commitment, passion and preparation - including education, mentoring and field experience - you can make a huge difference in the lives of kids in our inter-city schools.
Why the TQE program at Metro State?
- You'll connect with like-minded Metro State students who want to help strengthen the quality of teaching and learning in urban schools.
- While you're a student, you'll have the opportunity to participate in Denver Public Schools professional development, including workshops and seminars with experienced DPS teachers.
- You'll be part of an exciting, committed group of Metro State professors and DPS teachers, all interested in helping you start your career.
- You'll have access throughout the program to mentors, a curriculum focused on the needs of urban students and enhanced field experiences.
- TQE offers unique field experience classes, in which TQE students are taught by a team of Metro State professors and DPS teachers on-site at selected Urban Apprentice Schools. You get practical field experience in teaching before you do your student teaching.
- You'll get a "foot in the door" by receiving placement for your student-teaching experience at one of the DPS Urban Apprentice Schools.
- You'll receive continued support from the program during your first three years of teaching.
- You may qualify for a TQE scholarship. (Note: math and science majors only in 2007-08.
What are the eligibility requirements?
- are a Metro State College student in good standing
- are enrolled in a secondary teacher licensure program
- have obtained or are pursuing an undergraduate in mathematics, science, English or social studies
- have prepared a brief essay (no more than one page) on the following topic: What does it mean to you to be an urban educator?
- have prepared an outline of your enrollment for the 2007-08 academic year, including (1) course number, (2) course title, (3) credit number, (4) subject, (5) instructor's e-mail address
How do I apply to the TQE program?
Just fill out the TQE program application and submit it to the TQE office with your essay and outline. (Applications may be downloaded from this web site or you may pick one up in the TQE office.)
How do I qualify for a scholarship?
To qualify for a TQE scholarship, you need to be a full-time Metro State student, (minimum 12 credit hours), maintain a 3.0 cumulative grade-point average, and enroll in a secondary teacher licensure program. In 2007-08, TQE scholarships will be available to candidates with degree majors in math and science only.
Where can I get more information?
Contact TQE Principal Investigator/Director Esther Rodriguez at the TQE office, 303-352-4996 or erodri25@mscd.edu, or Theress Pidick, DPS TQE Co-director at 720-423-3895 or theress_pidick@dpsk12.org. Or visit us in the Tivoli Student Union, Suite 129.
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