The CT Teacher Residency Program is an alternate route to teacher certification focused on increasing teachers of color across the state of Connecticut. Current certification pathways include elementary education (grades 1-6) and special education (grades PreK-12).

Resident candidates will be enrolled in rigorous coursework for 14 to 18 months and serve in a paid residency position in a mentor teacher’s classroom for the school year. Residents will work in a partnering district and attend classes virtually and on-site in one of our regional cohort locations. Resident selection prioritizes potential to work with diverse students and minimizes barriers to traditional certification program admission.

Program details:

Coursework is designed by practicing educators and prioritizes skills necessary to be successful in a diverse classroom.
Residents work for one year in a partner district under a mentor teacher while receiving pay and benefits.
Residents who successfully meet program requirements are offered a full-time teaching position in the partner district as positions are available.
Residents are eligible to earn CT Initial Educator Certification after serving 10 months as Teacher of Record and in their own classroom and completing certification requirements.