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There are many different pathways to become a teacher.
No teaching license? No problem. 27J Schools is excited to offer its own Alternative Teacher Licensure Program - 27J INSIGHT. Please find information to support your teaching journey below.
Why Choose 27J INSIGHT?
The 27J INSIGHT Alternative Teacher Licensure Program is a Colorado state approved Educator Prep Licensure Program that offers a job-embedded and mentorship-driven pathway to licensure for individuals ready to inspire students and make a difference. 27J INSIGHT offers targeted support, rigorous coursework, and practical experience for individuals seeking a teaching license through an alternative pathway.
Program Highlights
✔ Earn While You Learn – Work as a full-time teacher with district benefits while completing your licensure.
✔ Comprehensive Support – Weekly mentorship, coaching, and instructional feedback.
✔ Flexible Learning – In-person and virtual coursework for work-life balance.
✔ Specialized Pathways – Early Childhood Education, Special Education, and Secondary/K-12 Education.
✔ Accredited & Rigorous – 315-450 hours of embedded coursework customized to 27J’s Thinking Classroom practices, including state-required content and endorsements.
How Can Individuals Apply?
- Hold a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution
- Demonstrate content knowledge for secondary and K-12 endorsements
- Secure a teaching position in 27J Schools.
- Select a licensure area within the program.
Questions?
Contact the 27J Program Coordinator, Gita Patel, spatel@sd27j.net
Interested? Complete the 27J Alternative Licensure Interest Form
If you need support through this process or just have questions we are here to help. Please email hrcontact@sd27j.net.
- Colorado Department of Education (CDE)
- TEACH Colorado
- GET THE FACTS OUT
- CDE Alternative Licensure
- Colorado Community College - The Bridge to Bachelor’s Degree
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