Prospective Students

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RAPIL Candidate makes a presentation in class

RAPIL is designed to help experienced professionals answer the call to teach – bringing their talent and expertise to Iowa’s secondary classrooms.

The program is an alternative pathway to obtain an initial Iowa teaching license for adult learners that have already completed a Bachelor's Degree. 

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RAPIL candidates complete an group activity

Iowa’s Regent universities, The University of Iowa, The University of Northern Iowa, and Iowa State University, all contribute resources, support, and governance to the RAPIL program. 

This ensures the program maintains rigorous coursework, pedagogy development, and on-site field experiences that prepare career-changers to enter the classroom as educators.

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RAPIL candidates complete an experience as part of a lesson

RAPIL is not a degree-offering program. Instead, successful completion of coursework, field experiences and the year-long internship result in the recommendation for an Initial Iowa Teaching License.

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RAPIL Cohort 14

RAPIL Cohort 14

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RAPIL Cohort 13

RAPIL Cohort 13

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RAPIL Cohort 12

RAPIL Cohort 12

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RAPIL Cohort 11

RAPIL Cohort 11