Poudre School District has a long-term commitment to recruiting and retaining teaching, administrative, and support staff with the skills and abilities to work effectively with PSD's diverse student population.

Poudre School District believes...

• Every child deserves a quality education
• Well-trained educators are essential to quality education
• Assistance is needed to meet the teaching needs of both the immediate and long-range future

For questions, contact Terry Pipkin at 970-490-3669 or email at tpipkin@psdschools.org

How it Works

The Tuition Reimbursement Programs provide financial assistance for aspiring teachers and leaders who will positively contribute to the quality of Poudre School District.

Current employees who work at PSD may be eligible to receive reimbursement money to complete college courses that will qualify them to be licensed teachers or to receive a Special Education degree or endorsement.

In return, employees receiving tuition assistance agree to continue their employment with PSD throughout their education (this may be reduced to part-time status and may require employment in a different position) and to remain employed with PSD for two years following the completion of their program, if suitable positions exist.
While the intent of the Tuition Reimbursement Program is to employ participants in licensed or administrative positions, employment may also be in a classified position.

The Process

Applications will be accepted for the following semester two times per year May 1 - June 1 and Nov 1 - Dec 1. Participants will be notified by the 15th of the month following the deadline; June 15, Dec 15.

After reviewing applications and interviewing candidates, the appropriate department will submit a list of recommended candidates to the Executive Director of Human Resources for final approval. Those selected to participate must:

• Agree to the terms and conditions for participation and sign the binding contract
• Have approval of their immediate PSD supervisor and the site supervisor
• Provide evidence that they have been selected into a licensure or endorsement program
• Submit, and have approved, a plan for completion of their licensure process

Student teaching will be completed in PSD unless specifically waived by Human Resource personnel.

Program Choices & Reimbursements

Poudre School District will pay for tuition, books, and testing fees up to the specified limit for the program in which a student participates. A summary of programs is listed below:

Special Roots/New Wings (For teachers and classified staff)
--Special Education Endorsement or Degree

The Special Roots/New Wings program is a financial assistance program for aspiring teachers and leaders who work effectively with Special Education students and who have demonstrated a commitment to PSD.

Qualifications: Applicants must be a current or prospective PSD employee working on a Special Education endorsement.

Tuition Reimbursement Award:
Colorado Residents
Year one: $1500 for the first six credits completed; an additional $500 when the nine-credit requirement is complete
Years two and three: Up to $1000 per year
Non-Residents
Year one: $4000 for the first six credits completed; an additional $1000 when the nine-credit requirement is complete
Years two and three: Up to $1000 per year

Head of the Class (For classified staff)
--Teacher Licensure

This program's goal is to provide financial assistance to current classified PSD employees who wish to obtain teacher licensure.

Qualifications: Applicants must be a classified employee of Poudre School District who has successfully completed one year of service.

Tuition Reimbursement Award: $3000 per year for a maximum of four years

Application

To submit an application, download the Tuition Reimbursement Application. Please print out, complete the application and submit to:

Terry Pipkin
Human Resources
2407 LaPorte Avenue
Fort Collins, CO 80521