Center for Excellence and Equity in Teacher Preparation
Teachers of Tomorrow Pipeline Program
“I am impressed at how many opportunities are provided at UD, for example with the 4 + 1 program to get more and better education to be a teacher, I think that is a very great opportunity to take.”
-Teachers of Tomorrow Student
Program Requirements
This program is open to rising 11th and 12th grade students who:
- are Delaware residents
- are interested in becoming teachers
- are able to attend the full two weeks of the Summer Institute
Application Process
To apply for this program you will need the following information:
- Completed online application
- An unofficial high school transcript to upload (from 9th grade to present)
- The name and email address from a recommender
- Four short answer responses
- A list of your activities or resume
The short answer responses should answer the following questions:
- Why are you interested in a career in teaching?
- Why do you want to be part of this program?
- Describe a specific moment when you helped someone learn something new. What was the challenge, and how did you approach it?
2025 Program Timeline
January 6 – Release Application
March 10 – Application Deadline
March 27 – April 4 – Student Interviews* (by Invitation only)
April 18 – Application Decisions are Sent via Email
May 9 – Deadline to Accept Program Invitation
June 15 – Summer Institute Begins
June 27 – Summer Institute Ends
*NOTE: Upon review of all completed applications, we will invite select candidates for an online interview in late-March to early-April.