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:
- What do you hope to gain or learn by participating in the Teachers of Tomorrow Program?
- Many teachers feel called to serve others through their work. Who or what motivates you to want to give back through education, and in what ways do you hope to make an impact?
- What makes a classroom or learning space feel welcoming and productive for you?
- Describe a need you see in schools or communities today that you would want to help address as a future educator.
2026 Program Timeline
January 12 – Applications Open
March 8 – Application Deadline
March 30 – April 8 – Student Interviews* (by Invitation only)
April 17 – Application Decisions are Sent via Email
May 8 – Deadline to Accept Program Invitation
June 14 – Summer Institute Begins
June 26 – 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.