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Become a Certified Teacher for OKCPS<\/h2>\n

Our Teacher Pipeline program participants are supported by private funding through the OKCPS Foundation, which provides a wealth of resources to help them navigate full time jobs, take care of their families and attend college to earn their degrees. Colleges and university partnerships with OSU-OKC, OCCC, Rose State College and UCO also play a key role as these paraprofessionals earn their credits first at a community college and completing their degree at UCO. All tuition, fees and books are covered by the Foundation (after any<\/strong> applicable FASFA). OKCPS is committed to increasing diversity in its teacher ranks because it improves outcomes for students.<\/strong><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n

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Participant Testimonials<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n
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The Teacher Pipeline Program provides financial and academic support for program participants already working in OKCPS to earn their teaching certification. Upon successful completion, these paraprofessionals become full-time teachers in OKCPS. Download the flyer HERE<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n

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The Oklahoma City Public Schools Foundation said “yes” to me when everyone else said “no”. As a person who was on DACA and a new mother, it was very difficult to get help going back to school. Just as I was about to give up, I found out about The Foundation. They were very understanding of my situation, and their passion for helping people like me fueled my passion of one day being an educator. I have always felt supported by their amazing team. I would not be where I am today without them! Thank you!<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n\n\n

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Martha Martinez-Ramos\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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This is currently my 10th year as a paraprofessional in the Oklahoma City Public School District. When I heard about the Diversity Teacher Pipeline Program, I was excited because I get to go to college and become a teacher doing what I love to do. I was also excited because financially, I could not afford to go to college. Finding out that tuition, books and certification tests are paid for, I quickly applied and have loved every moment of it! I am an Autism Paraprofessional at an elementary school and in the program to become a Severe\/Profound Autism teacher. Being in the Pipeline Program is preparing and equipping me to run my own classroom and also helping me do something that I would not have done on my own. I am a single parent, first-generation college student within my family, all while working full-time. I must admit that the road has not been easy but I am determined to complete the course that is laid before me. I can truly say that the pros outweigh the cons. This has definitely been an opportunity that I did not want to pass up. I am so glad that I am a part of this program! <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Eligibility and Requirements<\/strong><\/h5>\n