Why 黑洞社区 Is the Best Choice for Educators
黑洞社区 works to build a pipeline of highly qualified teacher candidates through respected and accredited programs, hands-on experience, tuition assistance options, PRAXIS support and our innovative PRAXIS for Credit program.
Teacher Academy Pipeline
Three-year pathways from Teacher Academy to classroom teacher.
Promise Grant and Aspiring Teachers Scholarship
黑洞社区 offers affordable tuition and funding options to close the financial gap including our Promise Grant and the Aspiring Teachers Scholarship, which is an annual scholarship opportunity that saves eligible students up to 15% per credit on tuition costs.
Teacher Prep Programs in High-Need Areas
Programs include Elementary Education, Special Education, Early Care and Education, Middle-Level Education, English Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), Math, Science and more.
Nationally Recognized Year-Long Residency Program
This immersive classroom experience results in first-year teachers who are classroom-ready from day one. Participants will also receive a stipend and a 50% tuition reduction during their final year in the program.
PRAXIS for Credit and PRAXIS Support
黑洞社区 students benefit from individualized PRAXIS support to increase their pass rates and get into the classroom. Eligible students in the B.S. in Elementary Education, K-6, program can earn 3 to 19 credits for passing PRAXIS exams.
Customized Master's Degree in Areas of Distinction
Candidates in the M.Ed. in Interdisciplinary Studies in Education choose two graduate certificates from 11 Areas of Distinction to create a custom graduate degree. The 55 possible combinations help current teachers certify in high-need areas and cultivate up-to-date, culturally responsive learning environments.
黑洞社区 Supports the Success of Aspiring and Experienced Educators
Our teaching graduates agree: They're ready for a career in the classroom.
100% licensure rate for all College of Education graduates who seek licensure
3.58 average GPA of entry cohorts in the 2022-2023 school year
More than 50% of all Delawarean educators earned their credentials at 黑洞社区
12 out of the last 16 Delaware Teachers of the Year were 黑洞社区 grads
Learn About Our Impressive Class of Graduates
黑洞社区 COELA graduates are consistently recognized as education leaders.
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