Our Program

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

The Teacher Residency Program is an alternate route to certification that embraces a different approach to attract and retain teachers of color (residents) in CT such that:

- TRP minimizes barriers to traditional certification admission
- TRP provides hands-on training for underemployed or unemployed adults with a pathway to a lifelong career and economic stability
- Candidates participate in courses for 14 – 18 months (depending on the program) and work with a mentor teacher for one school year while receiving pay and benefits.
- Candidates are eligible for a full-time teaching position in a partner district upon successful completion of program courses and certification checkpoints.
- Candidates earn a Residency Educator Certificate and move to an Initial Educator Certificate after 10 months successful practice as a Teacher of Record and meeting all certification requirements.

This program embodies:

Collaboration

Cohorting builds a collaborative environment for residents to grow and excel together.

Equity

Equity, social justice and antiracism drive our curriculum and training for all participants.

Excellence

Residents work with carefully selected mentors for excellence in training.

Courage

Residents demonstrate courage as they take on the challenge of an intensive program and a new career path.

LOCATIONS

Cohort meetings and classes are held in various locations across the state. Locations each year vary. Candidates serve their residency in one of the participating school districts and attend summer and evening classes in the most desirable geographic location. Elementary and special education cohorts meet in two different locations that are centrally located for the members of each cohort.