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To apply for our program, you must complete three separate applications. See details below. 2021-2022 Start Date: Monday, August 2, 2021 |
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BJS TEP Application Process
Applications are reviewed upon receipt. Rolling Application Period: We are currently accepting applications for the 2021-2022 Boulder Journey School Teacher Education Program Please send inquiries to jody.ogrodnick@boulderjourneyschool.com |
1. Boulder Journey School Teacher Education Program Application
Complete this application first. This application does not have a save feature, so please review the application and this checklist before applying.
Pre Application Requirements
- Applicants must have a conferred Bachelor’s Degree or must be in their final year of a Bachelor’s Degree Program to apply to the BJS TEP.
- Order an official electronic transcript from every College/University attended, to be sent to jody.ogrodnick@boulderjourneyschool.com directly from the College/University.
- Prepare a current resume to submit with the application.
- Obtain two professional letters of recommendation.
- Write and Essay/Letter of Intent. The letter of intent should be 2-3 typewritten pages. Please include the following:
- Please address your letter, Dear Boulder Journey School Teacher Education Program Faculty.
- Briefly introduce yourself. Show how your background and experience have prepared you for the program.
- Outline some core values and beliefs - and how they will support your success in the program.
- Tell about your learning goals- what is it you hope to learn from the program, and how you hope to use that new knowledge.
- Give an indication of your career plans and the contributions you hope to make after you complete the program.
2. Colorado Department of Education (CDE) Alternative Teaching License Application (Early Childhood Education, 0-8)
You do not need to have applied to the CDE at the time of applying to the BJS EP, however, you will want to begin the process. Click on the button below to view the instructions to apply for your Alternative License Application.
CDE Application ChecklistReview the CDE Content Evaluation Worksheet to determine which pathway you will take in order to apply for your Alternative Teaching License, Early Childhood Education.
If you already hold a Teaching License from any state, or for any other questions, please contact jody.ogrodnick@boulderjourneyschool.com for further instructions.
- If you determine that you need to take a PRAXIS Exam, both Praxis 5024 and Praxis 5001 are accepted exams.
- Register for either exam as soon as possible.
- For more information about exam dates, review the ETS Praxis Website.
- Create an E- Licensing Account.
- Review the CDE Application Checklist and scroll to the bottom to register. This will allow the CDE to process everything related to your application.
- Review the CDE Application Checklist and scroll to the bottom to register. This will allow the CDE to process everything related to your application.
- Submit your fingerprints using the following instructions:
- Follow the steps on the Fingerprint link. Please Note: Prior to submitting an application to the Colorado Department of Education, each applicant must submit a complete set of fingerprints for the purpose of obtaining a fingerprint-based national criminal history check by following the steps below. You will have 30 days from the date CDE receives your background checks to submit a complete application for a license or authorization. If you do not submit an application within these 30 days, you will need to submit another set of fingerprints for licensure purposes.
- Make sure that you are submitting for “CDE Licensure.”
- The preferred route to use is through Identigo.
- Follow the steps on the Fingerprint link. Please Note: Prior to submitting an application to the Colorado Department of Education, each applicant must submit a complete set of fingerprints for the purpose of obtaining a fingerprint-based national criminal history check by following the steps below. You will have 30 days from the date CDE receives your background checks to submit a complete application for a license or authorization. If you do not submit an application within these 30 days, you will need to submit another set of fingerprints for licensure purposes.
- Be prepared to upload an official transcript from all colleges/universities attended.
If you already hold a Teaching License from any state, or for any other questions, please contact jody.ogrodnick@boulderjourneyschool.com for further instructions.
3. University of Colorado Denver Application (CU Denver)
This application will be completed after acceptance to the BJS TEP.
- CU Denver will send specific application instructions to those accepted to the BJSTEP, during the spring, so there is nothing you need to do at this time.
Contact: jody.ogrodnick@boulderjourneyschool.com or 303-443-8909 with questions or to schedule an informational meeting.
