Developmental activities and experiences of the University of Nebraska at Omaha/Omaha Westside Community Schools' five-year teacher preparation program are described. The program is designed to prepare classroom educators in a field-oriented, competency-based program involving a fifth year, partially-paid, pre-teaching experience. Program description and development, objectives, goals, and budget are discussed; contributions to the improvement of teacher education are noted; and formative evaluation efforts based upon participant feedback are described. (MJB)