University of Portland School of Education

What University of Portland School of Education does

The University of Portland School of Education is a constituent academic unit of the University of Portland, a private Catholic university, and has operated continuously since its founding in 1974. The School delivers educator preparation programs across four levels: undergraduate BA and BSSE degrees, graduate master's degrees (MEd, MA, MAT), the Doctor of Education (EdD), and post-baccalaureate / post-master's certificates and endorsements. Programs cover initial teaching licensure, school administrator credentials (Principal License, Professional Administrator License), and specialized endorsements in Reading Intervention, Special Education Generalist, ESOL, and Social and Emotional Learning.

The School's underlying operating model is built on deep clinical immersion rather than proprietary technology. Students complete more than 1,200 hours of field experience by graduation through partnerships with over 100 schools across 18-20 regional school systems. Nationally accredited by CAEP and state-accredited by TSPC, the School reports a 100% licensure success rate with graduates designated highly qualified under No Child Left Behind. The Wilson Reading System Level 1 certification partnership is positioned as the only such offering in the Pacific Northwest. The School operates from Franz Hall on the Portland, Oregon main campus, with an EdD delivery point in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

Revenue is generated primarily through tuition (undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs), supplemented by Summer Learning Program fees ($125 per student) and a small set of EdD scholarships and fellowships. As a non-profit academic unit, the School does not raise venture funding and does not have external ownership; operations are funded through tuition, institutional budget allocations, and private donations. Go-to-market combines university-level admissions channels, dedicated graduate information sessions, social media, and two professional networks (Teacher Leadership Network and Educational Leadership Network) that double as lead-generation channels for advanced programs.

Name

University of Portland School of Education

Legal name

University of Portland School of Education

Website

https://education.up.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The University of Portland School of Education prepares educators through accredited undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs plus online endorsements and certificates. It serves pre-service teachers, licensed educators, and school administrators across the Pacific Northwest via a 1,200+ hour field experience model with 100+ partner schools.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education Teacher Preparation

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAHAFAA

Undergraduate Teacher Education Colleges

Education/Higher Education (Colleges & Universities)/Teacher Training Colleges (Education Schools)

SECONDARYEDAHAFAH

Secondary & Subject-Area Teacher Preparation Programs (STEM, Humanities, etc.)

Education/Higher Education (Colleges & Universities)/Teacher Training Colleges (Education Schools)

SECONDARYEDAHAFAD

Educational Leadership & Administration Programs

Education/Higher Education (Colleges & Universities)/Teacher Training Colleges (Education Schools)

SECONDARYEDAKAJAK

Professional Development for Educators (Dyslexia/LD Training)

Education/Special Education & Learning Support Services/Learning Disabilities & Dyslexia Services

Keywords

• Teacher preparation programs
• Graduate education degrees
• Teaching endorsements
• Educational leadership training
• Clinical field experience

Headquarters

HQ city

Portland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Undergraduate Tuition: Revenue from undergraduate BA and BSSE degree programs through university tuition structure
2. Graduate Tuition: Revenue from master's and doctoral programs including MEd, MA, MAT, and EdD programs with competitive tuition rates in the region
3. Summer Learning Program Fees: Tuition of $125 per student for summer learning program serving students entering grades 2-11
4. EdD Scholarships and Fellowships: EdD Scholarship at $7,500 total ($2,500/year) and EdD Fellowship at $15,000 total ($5,000/year) provide multi-year tuition support
5. Certificate and Endorsement Programs: Revenue from post baccalaureate and post master's certificate programs in Reading Intervention, Special Education, ESOL, and other endorsements

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The University of Portland School of Education delivers educator preparation programs across undergraduate (BA, BSSE), graduate (MEd, MA, MAT, EdD), and post-baccalaureate levels, complemented by online teaching endorsements and certificates in Reading Intervention, Special Education, ESOL, and Social Emotional Learning. It also offers administrator license programs, professional development networks, the Wilson Reading System Level 1 certification, and community programs such as the Summer Learning Program. Programs are delivered on-campus in Portland, online, and through field placements with 100+ partner schools across 18 school systems.

Product overview

The University of Portland School of Education offers a comprehensive suite of educator preparation programs structured as a multi-level portfolio. The core offerings include undergraduate programs (BA, BSSE degrees with 1,200+ hours of field experience) and graduate programs (MEd, MA, MAT, EdD). These are complemented by online endorsements and certificates for licensed educators seeking specialization in Reading Intervention, Special Education Generalist, ESOL, and Social Emotional Learning. Additional programs include Post Baccalaureate and Post Master's Certificates, Administrator License Programs (Principal and Professional Administrator), and community-focused offerings such as the Teacher Leadership Network, Educational Leadership Network, Summer Learning Program, and Dyslexia Initiative. The Wilson Language Training partnership provides Wilson Reading System Level 1 certification. The program emphasizes deep field experience through partnerships with more than 100 schools in 18 school systems, with 100% of graduates earning teaching licenses.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PACE (Pacific Alliance of Catholic Education): A program within the School of Education focused on Catholic education leadership and preparation
• Multnomah County Partnership for Educational Research (MCPER)
• Teacher Leadership Network (TLN)
• Educational Leadership Network (ELN)
• Dyslexia Initiative

Products and services

• Undergraduate Programs (BA, BSSE Degrees) Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education programs with field experience beginning in the first semester; students complete over 1,200 hours of field experience by graduation for initial teaching licensure.
• Graduate Programs (MEd, MA, MAT, EdD) Master of Education, Master of Arts, Master of Arts in Teaching, and Doctor of Education programs with concentrations in Reading Intervention, Special Education, Educational Leadership, and Higher Education & Student Affairs.
• Online Endorsements & Certificates Online teaching endorsements and certificate programs including Reading Intervention, Special Education Generalist, ESOL, and Social Emotional Learning that meet Oregon state licensing requirements.
• Post Baccalaureate Certificates 18-semester hour post-baccalaureate certificates for baccalaureate-prepared candidates in Reading Intervention, Special Education Generalist, ESOL, or Social Emotional Learning.
• Post Master's Certificates Advanced certificates for master's-prepared candidates including Reading Intervention, Special Education Generalist, ESOL, SEL, Principal License, Professional Administrator License, and Higher Education and Student Affairs.
• Administrator License Programs Principal License (27 credit hours) and Professional Administrator License (Pro-AL) programs for developing school instructional leaders.
• Summer Learning Program Summer tutoring program for students entering grades 2-11, focusing on Common Core State Standards in mathematics and language arts, taught by graduate students at $125 tuition per student.
• Educational Leadership Network Professional growth, mentorship, and networking for current and emerging educational leaders with three formal events per year linked to leadership credential programming.
• Dyslexia Initiative Programming focused on teacher education changes, professional development for in-service teachers, and advocacy for students and families affected by dyslexia, including Structured Literacy professional development.
• Wilson Reading System Level 1 Certification Partnership with Wilson Language Training delivering the only Wilson Reading System Level 1 certification in the Pacific Northwest, providing intensive reading intervention training for educators serving students with dyslexia.
• Social and Emotional Learning Specialty Specialization for K-12 educators focusing on SEL pedagogy and practice, approved as an added-value specialty on Oregon teaching licenses.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% of graduates earn teaching licenses and are deemed highly qualified under No Child Left Behind
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Wilson Language TrainingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity of Portland is partnered with Wilson Language Training to offer the only Level 1 certification in the Wilson Reading System in the Pacific Northwest. This partnership provides intensive reading intervention training for educators serving students with dyslexia.
• Northwest Regional Education Service DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual co-host of AI Empowered EDU Conference with other regional education service districts to advance AI literacy in education
• Multnomah Education Service DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-host of AI Empowered EDU Conference; partner in regional educational initiatives
• Clackamas Education Service DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-host of AI Empowered EDU Conference; partner in regional educational initiatives
• Multnomah County Partnership for Education Research (MCPER)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOngoing partnership between Northwest Evaluation Association (NWEA), School of Education at University of Portland, and six districts within Multnomah County for educational research and policy improvement
• 100+ Partner Schools in 18 School SystemscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExtensive clinical practice partnerships providing field experience placements for teacher candidates across the Portland metropolitan area
• International Dyslexia Association - Oregon BranchminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on Structured Literacy professional development; Introduction to Structured Literacy session at Dyslexia Initiative events
• Oregon Department of EducationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerELN hosts events featuring ODE leadership including Colt Gill (Deputy Superintendent) and Carmen Xiomara Urbina (Deputy Director)
• Multnomah County School Districts (MCPER Partner Districts)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEdD Fellows engage with partner school districts through MCPER consortium for dissertation research and district-based inquiry

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Seattle University - College of Education: Jesuit Catholic-affiliated school of education offering undergraduate and graduate licensure, MEd, EdD, and administrator preparation with comparable mission and Pacific Northwest footprint.
• Whitworth University - School of Education: Private Pacific Northwest Christian university offering undergraduate teacher education, MAT, MEd, reading specialist, and administrator licensure with comparable values-based mission and competitive tuition profile.
• Pacific University - College of Education: Oregon private university offering initial licensure, MAT, MEd, EdD, and reading/dyslexia endorsements with strong regional district partnerships and online program delivery — directly competes for the same students.
• George Fox University - School of Education: Oregon private Christian university offering undergraduate and graduate teacher licensure, MEd, EdD, and reading intervention/special education endorsements with similar Portland-metro service area.
• Lewis & Clark College - Graduate School of Education and Counseling: Portland-based private graduate school offering MAT, MEd, and continuing administrator/endorsement programs with comparable teacher-prep focus and regional school district partnerships in the same metro area.
• Gonzaga University - School of Education: Catholic-affiliated private university in Spokane offering initial teacher licensure, MEd, EdD, principal preparation, and educational specialist programs with similar faith-based positioning and regional scope.

Broad incumbents

• Western Oregon University - College of Education: Oregon public university specializing in teacher preparation and special education with strong regional reputation and TSPC-aligned programs competing for the same teacher candidates.
• Portland State University - College of Education: Urban public university in Portland with initial licensure, graduate, and doctoral programs serving the same metro school districts and bilingual/Special Education populations.
• Oregon State University - College of Education: Oregon's land-grant public university offering online and on-campus MAT, MEd, and EdD programs that compete directly for non-traditional and working educators seeking advanced credentials.
• University of Oregon - College of Education: Large public flagship university offering comprehensive undergraduate, MAT, MEd, EdD, principal licensure, and special education programs — competes for the same Oregon candidates at subsidized public tuition.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/watch?v=xnkRQPNQ87M
• Facebookfacebook.com/upschoolofed
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/university-of-portland-school-of-education
• Instagraminstagram.com/up_soed

Compliance5 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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