The Colorado Center for Rural Education supports the growth and development of educators across the state by offering a variety of stipends. These opportunities are available to both student teachers and in-service educators who are committed to serving rural Colorado communities.

Colorado Rural (Student) Teaching Stipend

This stipend is available to pre-service teachers who will be completing their final student teaching experience in a rural school district and commit to teaching in a rural district after completion.

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Colorado Rural Teaching Fellowship

The Fellowship is available to  pre-service teacher candidates who complete a year-long clinical experience in a rural school during the final year of their teacher preparation program.

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National Board Certified Teacher Stipend

This stipend is available to K-12 educators pursuing National Board Teacher Certification (NBCT) in rural Colorado school districts

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Rural Alternative Licensure Stipend

This stipend is available to in-service educators in rural Colorado school districts.

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Rural Inservice Educator Stipend

This stipend is available to in-service educators in rural Colorado school districts.

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Special Services Provider Stipend

This stipend is available to talented individuals interested in Special Services Provider employment in rural or small rural schools in Colorado. 

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For information about the Rural Alternative Licensure program, please contact the Colorado Department of Education.