In Colorado, Relay offers Master of Arts in Teaching programs and Advanced Certificate programs with the option to pursue teacher licensure, as well as a non-degree alternative teacher preparation program. Relay students teaching in Colorado enroll in Relay Denver.
Join our diverse community of practitioners focused on achievement, equity, and well-being of students and teachers.
Our Programs
Relay offers a variety of practice-based programs where aspiring and current teachers develop their skills to ensure that all students thrive.
Master of Arts in Teaching
- Teaching Residency
- MAT Degree
- Licensure Option
This represents our program as of Academic Year 2022-23. We are evolving our program model for Academic Year 2023-24, and will update this page as soon as it is finalized.
Audience
Duration
Credits
AVAILABLE MAJORS
Early Childhood Education
Elementary
Middle School Math
Secondary English Language Arts
Secondary Math
Secondary Social Studies
Secondary Sciences
Special Education
Note: All students pursuing Colorado licensure are eligible to receive a Culturally Linguistic & Diverse (CLD) endorsement.
Tuition & Fees
For information on AY 2022-23, see this page
For a preview of our intended model for AY 2023-24, see this page
Master of Arts in Teaching
- MAT Degree
- Licensure Option
This represents our program as of Academic Year 2022-23. We are evolving our program model for Academic Year 2023-24, and will update this page as soon as it is finalized.
Audience
Duration
Credits
Available Majors
Early Childhood Education
Elementary
Middle School Math
Secondary English Language Arts
Secondary Math
Secondary Social Studies
Secondary Sciences
Special Education
Note: All students pursuing Colorado licensure are eligible to receive a Culturally Linguistic & Diverse (CLD) endorsement.
Tuition & Fees
For information on AY 2022-23, see this page
For a preview of our intended model for AY 2023-24, see this page
Advanced Certificate in Special Education
- Advanced Certificate
- Special Education Certification Option
This represents our program as of Academic Year 2022-23. We are evolving our program model for Academic Year 2023-24, and will update this page as soon as it is finalized.
Audience
Duration
Credits
CERTIFICATION ENDORSEMENT AREA
Special Education Generalist
Tuition & Fees
For information on AY 2022-23, see this page
For a preview of our intended model for AY 2023-24, see this page
Alternative Teacher Licensing Program
- Licensure
This represents our program as of Academic Year 2022-23. We are evolving our program model for Academic Year 2023-24, and will update this page as soon as it is finalized.
Audience
Duration
Credits
AVAILABLE MAJORS
Elementary
Middle School Math
Secondary English
Secondary Math
Secondary Social Studies
Secondary Science
Note: All students are eligible to receive a Culturally Linguistic & Diverse (CLD) endorsement.
Tuition & Fees
For information on AY 2022-23, see this page
For a preview of our intended model for AY 2023-24, see this page
The Relay Approach
Relay is proud to have supported and developed hundreds of educators in Colorado over the past several years. We are certifying and training aspiring educators in both district and charter schools in Denver, including as part of Denver Public Schools’ (DPS) innovative paraprofessional-to-teacher pipeline initiative. We also place a great emphasis on certifying educators of color and training all educators in culturally-responsive practices. All aspiring educators earn a Culturally & Linguistically Diverse (CLD) endorsement on their license.
Faculty
Relay has nearly 200 experienced supportive faculty across our campuses. Here is one example of a faculty member who teaches and advises our Colorado students:
“I love seeing the immense amount of growth our new teachers make in such a short amount of time in our program. Their energy, passion, grit and love for the work is inspiring and is one of the many reasons I enjoy what I do. Thank you for joining the most amazing profession in the world; our kids need you!”
- Quinn Terry, Program Director for Relay Colorado
Quinn Terry is the Program Director for Relay Colorado. She began her teaching career as a 2003 Teach for America Corps Member. She has a Master of Arts in Education from Regis University, is a Reading Specialist, and has a Certificate of Linguistically Diverse Instruction and LDE Endorsement from the Colorado Department of Education. Quinn also instructs Core Pedagogy and designs clinical practice experiences for Colorado’s pre-service teachers.
School and District Partners
Relay works with nearly a dozen school systems in Colorado. Here is just a sample:
- Denver Fellows Program
- Denver Public Schools
- DSST Public Schools
- Rocky Mountain Prep
- University Prep
Teacher Recruitment Partners
Teach For America
Relay partners with Teach For America-Colorado to provide high-quality training, coaching, and support to both TFA Launch Fellows and TFA Corps Members. Launch Fellows enroll in the Relay Teaching Residency to develop the skills and experiences needed to become effective teachers-of-record. Corps Members can choose to enroll in Relay's Alternative Teacher Program or Master of Arts in Teaching (with certification) program.
TEACH Colorado
Our partner, TEACH Colorado, provides free support to anyone who’s thinking about becoming a teacher. When you sign up, you get perks like 1-on-1 coaching, up to $100 back in fee reimbursements (including certification exam costs) and a chance to win a regional $1,000 scholarship.
To capitalize on the fee reimbursement, you just have to create a TEACH Colorado account here before you apply to Relay. Once you have subscribed to TEACH Colorado and applied to Relay, you can submit your fee reimbursement here and apply for the TEACH Colorado scholarship here!
Contact Details
Relay Denver
4130 Navajo Street
Denver, CO 80211
Executive Director, Partnerships: Arik Shur
Email: denver@relay.edu
For School or School System Leaders
Relay can help you develop your aspiring and current teachers to gain the vital skills and credentials needed to transform student lives.
See the Contact Us tab for how to connect with Relay in Colorado.
For Aspiring or Current Teachers
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