Prospective Cohort Applicants
Is US PREP the right fit for your College of Education?
If the following statements describe your institution, the answer is YES!
We're excited you've taken the first step in seeking an application to join University-School Partnerships for the Renewal of Educator Preparation (US PREP). US PREP is a comprehensive, multi-organizational collaborative with the mission of attracting, training and retaining high quality, racially diverse teachers for underserved communities across the country. US PREP delivers on-the-ground support and services to university providers to create classroom-ready teachers and advance learning and innovation in teacher preparation.
Whether you've had a chance to interact with the US PREP team before, are simply interested to learn more, or considering your application to join the high-performing coalition of colleges & universities, we're excited to hear from you.
In the meantime, you can learn more about our on-going progress, events, and tools by exploring our website.
Here are our recommended highlights on your self-guided tour:
Current Coalition Members
The list and map of our current coalition members, 14 of which are located in Texas.
Daring Leadership
A publication written by our inaugural deans on the challenges and rewards of transforming their colleges of education to a yearlong residency, practice-based, teacher preparation program.
2019-2020 Annual Report
An overview of our progress as a coalition in the last academic year.
US PREP Informational Overview
A document that provides a brief overview of the US PREP Transformed model
US PREP White Paper
A white paper the coalition published about a year ago showcasing the coalition’s progress, wins, and continued problems of practice.
The US PREP Model
A short video on our approach to teacher preparation program transformation.
US PREP Developmental Framework
The tool, approach, and the technical assistance outcomes in which the coalition adheres to.
Ready for the next step?
US PREP is currently making preparations for Cohort V of the full-transformation model. Your next step is to join us on a webinar, or talk with us directly before completing a self-assessment of your institution’s readiness to join US PREP. Our new cohort timeline breaks down like this:
- Months 1-3: Open Application Period
- Month 4-5: Application Review & Program Interviews
- Month 6-7: Selection & Announcement
