Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, participants are expected to attend all scheduled sessions of the program. Participants who miss any sessions will be ineligible to receive stipends and any graduate credits offered.

Participants are expected to attend all days, even if they have previously attended a One Day session on one or more of the units.

No. Everyone who participates in FTE programs is expected to be present for the entire program. Participants must be in attendance at all sessions to be eligible for university credit and stipends.  It is the participant’s responsibility to proactively inform staff of any issues that will impact attendance.  Please plan your travel and your schedule accordingly. 

If you leave early or do not attend all scheduled sessions, you will be ineligible to receive the optional graduate credit and fail to receive your course completion certificate. You will also be ineligible to receive any stipends.

Wait lists are kept for some, but not all, site locations. Please reach out to Debbie Davis at ddavis@fte.org to find out if your program of interest is maintaining a wait list prior to submitting your registration.

There are two types of stipends available for FTE teacher programs – participant and commuter stipends.  However, not all programs will offer stipends.

Participant stipends are available for all attendees.  Commuter stipends are only for local participants who commute to the program site each day of the program (not staying onsite).  There is no need to apply for either participant or commuter stipends.

When stipends are offered for residential programs, the participant stipend is $600 and the commuter stipend is $150.  Other programs may offer stipends of varying amounts.

All stipends are contingent upon full attendance, active participation, and evaluation completion.  FTE staff will be monitoring attendance and participation closely at all programs.

The registration fee is $200. Included in this registration fee is room (single occupancy), some meals, and program materials. 

Transportation to and from the program site, including all expenses associated with travel, are the responsibility of the participant. 

Please note that you must submit your registration payment before you are considered officially enrolled; completing the online registration form without payment does not guarantee your spot.

Unfortunately, we’re unable to transfer registration fees between programs with our current registration system. You will first need to submit a new application and payment for the program you want to attend, and then email us at information@fte.org to let us know that you need to withdraw from the original program.

If you need to withdraw from a program, please review our cancellation/refund policy and email us at information@fte.org to inform us of your withdrawal request.

You are welcome to bring a spouse or family member to share your room; however, all program sessions and meal functions are for registered participants only.  FTE will cover the cost of a room for the nights of the program dates only.

If you wish to stay additional nights in the hotel, it is your responsibility to contact the hotel directly to arrange and pay for those extra nights.  

Participants stay in dormitories on the campus of their program site in a single occupancy room. Dorm rooms are most often a traditional set up, with a communal bathroom down the hall. If the site you have chosen has a different set up (i.e. suite style), you will be notified in the orientation information that will be provided about four weeks before the start of the program. Dorm rooms will include a bed, closet, desk and chair. Linens are provided for the week and include a set of sheets, blanket, pillow and pillowcase, as well as a bath towel and hand towel. We encourage participants to bring a sweatshirt or sweater, as air-conditioned dorms can become cool at night (and sometimes individual rooms do not have their own thermostat). You’re also welcome to bring extra towels or blankets if you wish. 

Additional items such as fans and refrigerators are not included in the dorm rooms. If you have a medical reason for such an item, please contact Haley Sisler at hsisler@fte.org to inform her of the situation as early as possible and see what accommodations might be made. 

Because of campus restrictions, we cannot allow non-participant guests, such as spouses or friends, to stay in the dorms with program participants.

Information on graduate credits through the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs will be provided before the start of the course.

Graduate credit requirements vary depending on the program type.  At a minimum, participants must be in attendance at all program sessions to be eligible to receive credit.  Further details about university credit will be provided before the program start. 

If you have registered for UCCS credit but are unable to complete the homework assignment due to unforeseen circumstances, you must withdraw through the UCCS portal or contact UCCS directly to request a withdrawal. If you do not officially withdraw, UCCS will not automatically disenroll you or waive tuition charges. Failure to withdraw may result in late fees and a potential “F” on your transcript.

No, late work is not accepted under any circumstances. To earn UCCS graduate credit, both the registration and homework assignment must be completed by the indicated deadlines.

UCCS credit is typically not visible in your UCCS portal until about two months after the program date. Your grade will appear as both a grade report and a transcript in your portal. To view or order your transcript, visit UCCS Registrar – Transcripts, scroll down, and click on “Unofficial Transcript” for detailed instructions.

No, reminders are not sent by FTE or UCCS staff. It’s essential to keep track of deadlines on your own to ensure you meet all requirements for earning graduate credit.