PASSport Partnerships

Olathe Public Schools maintains partnerships with several local universities to support potential candidates in their pursuit of teaching licensure, student teaching experiences, and possible future employment as an educator in the Olathe school district. Below is contact information to Olathe leaders and university leaders who can provide information, clarification, and assistance to candidates wishing to pursue opportunities with our school district. For more information, please email Amy Hillman, Teacher Recruiting Liaison

Upcoming Events

Summer Conference: Our annual Summer Conference is May 28-29.

Information and registration

Educate Kansas' Epic Educators Conference: July 16-17, 2025

Click here for the information flyer

PASSport events are for our current Olathe Paras, Aides, and Support Staff to meet and greet our local partnering colleges and universities that are part of our Olathe Educator Pipeline to the classroom. You will be able to choose which programs you would like to explore at the event. Our University Partners will share how they can help YOU on your journey to become certified educators and potentially work in the Olathe schools.

Winter 2026 information will be posted in the fall when available

KSDE Pathways to the Classroom Federal Application for Student Aid

Scholarships

Olathe Retired Employees Association

Are you a current classified employee of the Olathe Public Schools who is headed back to school to become a certified educator? If so, the Olathe Public Schools Retired Employees Association (OPS/REA) wants to support you. Apply today for the Mary Cochran Classified Staff Scholarship, designed to assist Olathe classified staff who are pursuing a career in education. The OPS/REA will award one $1,000 scholarship annually to a current Olathe classified staff member. To be eligible, you must already be enrolled in classes, and plan to take additional classes next fall.

Applicants must complete the online application by Monday, March 24, 2025 at 8 a.m. If you have any questions, e-mail us at foundation@olatheschools.org.

Kansas Ethnic Minority Scholarship

The Career Technical Workforce Grant is available to students enrolled in an eligible career technical education program operated by a designated Kansas educational institution that has been identified as offering a technical certificate or associate of applied science degree program in a high cost, high demand, or critical industry field. (Education) Designated Kansas educational institutions include technical colleges, community colleges, and public four-year colleges that award associate of applied science degrees; and Washburn Institute of Technology. Only technical certificate and associate of applied science degree programs are included among the eligible programs. Preference in awarding goes to applicants with financial need.

K-State Land Grant Promise

Kansas Promise Act Grant

Kansas Teacher Service Scholarship

Veteran Education Benefits

Cooperating Colleges & Universities

We have created a matrix of our cooperating universities and the teacher-preparation programs they offer.
View a PDF of the matrix

Additionally, we have compiled contact information and website links from all of our partner institutions into a single document so that interested candidates can communicate for additional information.
View a PDF of the contact information

Use the accordions below to view specific information from each College or University.