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.