PEBC

What PEBC does

PEBC (Public Education & Business Coalition) is a Denver-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1983 that operates a teacher preparation and educator professional development platform serving K-12 teachers, school leaders, school districts, and policymakers across the United States, with deepest roots in Colorado. PEBC's core products are organized around three lines: (1) Teacher Preparation / Residency Programs offered through five pathways (Traditional Residency, Teacher of Record, Special Education, New American, Pre-Bachelor's), in which residents earn stipends of up to $42,000 while pursuing licensure; (2) Professional Learning delivered via on-site school and district support, multi-day institutes in Denver and across the country, virtual delivery, and the PEBC Teaching Framework — a research-based, six-strand model (Planning, Community, Workshop, Thinking Strategies, Discourse, Assessment) now over three decades old; and (3) thought-leadership content including books published through Heinemann (Phenomenal Teaching, All Minds on Mathematics, Minds on Mathematics), the Phenomenal Teaching Podcast, and policy advocacy (2026 Policy Priorities, the FORWARD – From Polarization to Progress initiative led by former Colorado Commissioner Dr. Katy Anthes, and the Colorado Safer Schools Initiative with Confluence PSG).

PEBC monetizes through a portfolio of streams: fees for professional development services (institutes, courses, on-site coaching), state-and-grant funding for the Teacher Residency program, tax-deductible donations (including corporate partnerships such as the FlyteCo Brewery "Hall Pass Hazy IPA" arrangement), one-time book sales, and outcomes-based "Pay for Success" financing — an innovative mechanism first deployed in September 2022 to underwrite expansion of the residency program. GTM is hybrid: sales-led direct outreach to schools and districts combined with event-driven demand generation through public institutes, free 45-minute Discovery Sessions, the statewide TEACH Colorado recruitment platform (which has registered 50,000+ prospective educators and funneled 5,000+ into preparation programs at under $900 cost-per-applicant in five years), the weekly Phenomenal Teaching Podcast, and an active social-media and newsletter presence. The organization employs 51–100 staff, is headquartered at 3607 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd in Denver, and maintains strategic alliances with the Colorado Department of Education, Colorado Department of Higher Education, Colorado Education Initiative, University of Denver, University of Colorado at Colorado Springs, Heinemann Publishing, and Rose Community Foundation.

The commercial orientation is unusual for a nonprofit of this scale: PEBC's strategy explicitly pairs direct-service revenue (institutes, residency contracts) with policy influence and brand-building (publications, podcast, FORWARD initiative) to position the organization as a credible teacher pipeline operator for state-level contracting. There is no proprietary technology platform that could be called AI-native or differentiated; competitive advantage rests on the Teaching Framework's intellectual property, the multi-decade alumni and partner ecosystem, and the bench of nationally published practitioners and former state officials on staff.

Name

PEBC

Legal name

Public Education & Business Coalition

Website

https://pebc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

PEBC is a Denver-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1983 that recruits, trains, and supports K-12 teachers and school leaders through residency programs, professional learning institutes, and policy advocacy across Colorado and nationally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Teacher Professional Development and Educator Preparation Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Educational Support Services (61171), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Instructional Delivery & Pedagogy (School-Led) (EDAJAFAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Education & Instructional Practice Reference (Pedagogy, Curriculum Methods for Educators) (EDAGAGAL)

Keywords

• Teacher professional development
• Teacher residency programs
• Instructional coaching services
• Education policy advocacy
• Educator preparation pathways

Headquarters

HQ city

Denver

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Professional Development Services: PEBC generates revenue through professional learning institutes, courses, and on-site support services provided to schools and districts.
2. Teacher Residency Program: The Teacher Residency program provides stipends and compensation to participants during their one-year training, funded through a combination of state funding and grants.
3. Donations and Grants: PEBC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that accepts tax-deductible donations from individuals and organizations. The FlyteCo Brewery partnership is an example of corporate donation/sponsorship.
4. Publications Sales: Revenue from selling books and publications authored by PEBC staff, including Phenomenal Teaching and All Minds on Mathematics.
5. Pay for Success Financing: PEBC received first-in-nation pay-for-success financing commitments to support training high-quality Colorado teachers, representing an innovative funding model.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

PEBC (Public Education & Business Coalition) is a Denver-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1983 that prepares new teachers through multi-pathway residency programs (Traditional, Teacher of Record, Special Education, New American, Pre-Bachelor's), delivers customized on-site and institute-based professional learning for in-service educators and leaders, and shapes education policy. It also publishes teaching books and resources and produces the Phenomenal Teaching Podcast.

Product overview

PEBC (Public Education & Business Coalition) is a Denver-based nonprofit organization founded in 1983 that provides educator professional development and teacher preparation services. The core offerings include Teacher Preparation/Residency Programs with multiple pathways (Traditional Residency, Teacher of Record, Special Education, New American, Pre-Bachelor's), Professional Learning Institutes and Courses, the PEBC Teaching Framework with six strands (Planning, Community, Workshop, Thinking Strategies, Discourse, Assessment), Leadership Framework, Publications including books like Phenomenal Teaching and All Minds on Mathematics, the Phenomenal Teaching Podcast, and Policy initiatives including the FORWARD Initiative for bridging polarization in education.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• TEACH Colorado: A statewide initiative to attract new talent to the teaching profession, launched as a partnership with the Colorado Department of Education and other founding partners.
• Phenomenal Teaching Framework
• Forward – From Polarization to Progress

Products and services

• Teacher Preparation / Residency Programs Experiential licensure programs for aspiring educators, with five pathways (Traditional Residency, Teacher of Record, Special Education, New American, and Pre-Bachelor's) recruiting, training, and supporting new teachers; participants can earn stipends up to $42,000 during the one-year program.
• Professional Learning Institutes and Courses Multi-day institutes and courses (e.g., Effective Mentoring & Coaching Institute, Foundations of Literacy, Math Workshop) offered in Denver and nationwide, both in-person and virtual, covering teaching for understanding across all content areas and grade levels.
• On-Site School and District Support Customized, contextualized professional learning delivered directly in schools and districts, including coaching, leadership development, lab classrooms, math instruction support, and implementation assistance.
• PEBC Teaching Framework A research- and practice-based teaching framework built over 30 years, organized around six strands (Planning, Community, Workshop, Thinking Strategies, Discourse, and Assessment), designed to support professional growth and adapted by educators at all levels.
• Leadership Framework Framework for developing leadership capacity at every level, supporting systems, teams, and individuals in solving issues while valuing multiple perspectives.
• PEBC Publications Books authored by PEBC staff and published with partners such as Heinemann, including Phenomenal Teaching, All Minds on Mathematics, Minds on Mathematics, and Equity at School, sold as teaching and leadership resources.
• Phenomenal Teaching Podcast Weekly podcast featuring conversations with educators, thought leaders, and PEBC staff on teaching frameworks, leadership, math instruction, and literacy; available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify.
• FORWARD: From Polarization to Progress Initiative Program led by Dr. Katy Anthes to improve the education environment by equipping educators and leaders with skills in positive conflict resolution, curiosity, respect, and bridge-building across polarized viewpoints.
• Education Policy Initiatives Policy work including annual priorities, advocacy for bolstering the educator pipeline, improving school funding, convening teacher-policy dialogues, and supporting federal legislation on teacher wellness and recruitment.

Quantifiable outcome

• 513,000+ unique visits to TEACH Colorado website in first five years
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• FlyteCo BreweryminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 16 September 2024FlyteCo Brewery partnered with PEBC to support teachers through the 'Hall Pass Hazy IPA' craft beer. This partnership represents a creative marketing alliance where a local business shows appreciation for educators. Teachers and educational employees receive a $2.00 discount on their first 'Teacher Beer' with work ID. The partnership demonstrates how businesses can support PEBC's mission through unconventional means.
• TEACH (National Nonprofit)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2019PEBC helped bring TEACH (founded by U.S. Department of Education and corporate partners including Microsoft in 2015) to Colorado as the central initiative to attract new talent to teaching. PEBC served as the host organization and incubator for TEACH Colorado, helping identify the right candidate for the first Colorado-based employee. TEACH Colorado has achieved significant results including over 513,000 unique website visits and 50,000+ sign-ups.
• Colorado Department of Education (CDE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPEBC works closely with CDE on education policy initiatives including holding convenings for teachers to share experiences with policymakers, collaborating on teacher evaluation systems, and long-term efforts to create a more resilient public education system. CDE is a founding partner of TEACH Colorado.
• Colorado Department of Higher Education (CDHE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCDHE is a founding partner of TEACH Colorado, working to develop a sustainable teacher talent pipeline in Colorado by connecting higher education with P-12 needs.
• Colorado Education Initiative (CEI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCEI was a founding partner in launching TEACH Colorado, contributing to the collaborative effort to address Colorado's educator shortage.
• University of DenvercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity of Denver collaborates with PEBC on various initiatives including visits to rural schools and research partnerships. Dr. Kristina Hesbol from U of D participated in Southeast Colorado school visits with PEBC.
• University of Colorado at Colorado Springs (UCCS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUCCS, led by Dr. Robert Mitchell, partners with PEBC on rural school outreach and research initiatives. Dr. Mitchell has spent years teaching in Campo and engaging with students and staff.
• Confluence PSGcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPEBC and Confluence PSG partnered to launch the Colorado Safer Schools Initiative, convening a statewide stakeholder group to address school safety. Together they released a comprehensive School Safety Report drawing on statewide stakeholder input.
• Heinemann PublishingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPEBC staff publish books through Heinemann including Phenomenal Teaching by Wendy Ward Hoffer, All Minds on Mathematics, Minds on Mathematics, and other professional resources that advance PEBC's educational philosophy nationally.
• PEBC CatalystsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPEBC Catalysts is a select group of business leaders who advocate for elevating the teaching profession and equitable outcomes for all students. This internal coalition represents PEBC's connection to the business community.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Teach For America: Teach For America recruits and trains aspiring teachers for placement in high-need schools, with a national network of corps members and alumni. It is a direct competitor to PEBC's Teacher Residency program for talent pipeline funding and aspiring-teacher recruitment.
• TNTP (The New Teacher Project): TNTP is a national nonprofit that recruits, trains, and supports teachers and school leaders while advising districts on talent strategy. It directly overlaps with PEBC's teacher residency, recruitment, and district advisory offerings and competes for similar philanthropic and district funding.
• Relay Graduate School of Education: Relay GSE prepares teachers and school leaders through residency and master's programs with a strong practice-based philosophy. It directly competes with PEBC's residency pathways and shares a similar emphasis on job-embedded training and practitioner-authored content.
• New Teacher Center: New Teacher Center is a national nonprofit providing instructional coaching, mentoring, and professional learning to K-12 teachers and school leaders. It directly mirrors PEBC's on-site coaching and teacher induction model, serving similar district customers with comparable service delivery.
• Learning Forward: Learning Forward is the professional association for educator learning, offering standards, training, and conferences for K-12 professional development. It competes with PEBC for district PD budgets and shares a similar educator-focused, standards-driven approach to teacher learning.

Broad incumbents

• ASCD (Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development): ASCD is a large, established education association providing PD resources, publications, and conferences for K-12 educators worldwide. It is a broad incumbent competing for the same PD budgets as PEBC but at greater scale and with a broader content portfolio.
• Education Trust: Education Trust is a national nonprofit advancing equity in K-12 and higher education through research, advocacy, and practice. It overlaps with PEBC's policy work and equity-focused teacher recruitment metrics but operates at much larger national scale.

Others

• Heinemann Publishing: Heinemann is a leading publisher of professional books and classroom resources for educators and is PEBC's publishing partner. It is adjacent as the distribution platform that monetizes PEBC-authored content (Phenomenal Teaching, All Minds on Mathematics) and amplifies the framework's reach.

Emerging players

• Public Impact: Public Impact is an education policy and consulting firm focused on teacher and leader excellence, including Opportunity Culture models. It is comparable to PEBC in its mix of policy advocacy and teacher-leader development services for districts.
• Center for Teaching Quality: Center for Teaching Quality works with teachers and districts to design equitable, sustainable teaching environments through research, policy, and PD. It overlaps with PEBC's teacher voice and policy work but operates as a smaller, research-and-advocacy-focused organization.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/pebcorg
• Facebookfacebook.com/pebcorg
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/pebc--public-education-&-business-coalition
• Instagraminstagram.com/pebcorg

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Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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Investments

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