Path2Teach is the Mesa Public Schools (MPS) alternative pathways program designed to develop effective PreK-12 teachers. Path2Teach offers two pathways into the teaching profession to support teachers engaged in the process of earning an Arizona teaching certificate from the Arizona Department of Education (ADE). The program is in its second year and has over 150 participants.

MPS Educator Preparation Program - MPS is an approved ADE Educator Preparation Program (EPP). The program is a two year job-embedded program designed and administered by Mesa Public Schools. Participants work toward earning an Arizona teaching certificate while on the job as an MPS teacher. There are no fees for participation in this EPP. The associated costs to obtain certification are listed in the table below.

Arizona State University Master’s Degree - ASU offers degree programs with a two year program of study. Participants work toward earning a master’s degree and an Arizona Teaching Certificate while on the job as an MPS teacher. Most costs associated with this program are offset by Arizona Teachers Academy scholarships.

Path2Teach is for participants who:

• Are experienced teachers seeking an additional certification in a hard-to-fill Special Education certification area

OR

• Are seeking a career change and want to become a certified public school teacher

AND

• Earned a bachelor’s degree (or higher) in any field

• Have or can obtain an Arizona IVP fingerprint clearance card

• Authorized to work in the United States 

• Available for in-person teaching and based in or near Mesa, Arizona

• General Education Secondary program participants with a passing score on the corresponding Subject Knowledge test prior to program admittance

Additional training dates and information to come out at P2T training.

Mesa Public Schools Recruitment and Retention Team

Phone Number:  (480) 472-7210
Email: teach@mpsaz.org
Address: 63 East Main Street #101 Mesa, Arizona 85201