Relay’s mission is to empower teachers and school leaders to develop in all students the academic skills and strength of character needed to succeed in college and life. Our vision is to become the place where a new generation of continuously-improving, mission-driven individuals can fulfill their destiny in the world’s greatest profession.
Relay currently operates 18 campuses and serves teachers, school and systems leaders in 25 U.S. states and the District of Columbia, reaching nearly 5,000 educators.
In Relay Connecticut, I have found a learning space that is both challenging and encouraging, both rigorous and inspiring. I feel well equipped to create the same environment in my classroom.
Relay Connecticut's program is available only for non-certified staff members employed with partner schools. Relay offers certification in Elementary Education (Grades 1-6), Secondary Math (Grades 7-12), Secondary Sciences (Grades 7-12) and Secondary English Language Arts (Grades 7-12).  Candidates who successfully complete the program will be eligible for an Connecticut Initial Educator Certificate.
The Program is designed to accommodate the demanding schedules of full-time non-certified staff members. The coursework can be completed online at your own convenience and skill level. Weekly in-person classes focus on deepening an aspiring educator's understanding through deliberate practice with a group of passionate, dedicated peers.
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Amount
Description
$11,500 or more
Grants, Stipends, Scholarships
The tuition at Relay is $17,500 per year. While this is our published price, Relay is committed to ensuring that our programs are affordable for teachers, especially those teaching in high-needs schools. After institutional aid from Relay and/or AmeriCorps, the cost of Relay Connecticut program will not exceed $6,000 over the course of the 19 month program.Â
This is a typical coursework scope and sequence for the Relay Teaching Residency program
Theory related to mindsets of effective teachers
Establishing classroom culture with practical skills and best practices
Developing cultural consciousness
Exploring the critical mindsets of effective teachers
Setting a vision for classroom culture
Planning the classroom-culture routines and systems
Introduction to lesson planning
Explore content-specific strategies and materials essential for establishing an intentional, positive, rigorous classroom
Pedagogy and best practices related to specific content areas (varies by content)
Communicating effective teacher mindsets
Writing standards aligned objectives
Connecting teacher identity to cultural consciousness
Introducing new material
Getting to know students, families, and schools
Strategies to engage everybody
Designing and evaluating assessments
Establishing an effective classroom culture
Classroom-management strategies
Time-Task Management
Pedagogy and best practices related to specific content areas (varies by content)
Checking for understanding and responding to informal data
Designing and facilitating effective student practice
Using data to drive instructional choices
Teaching exceptional learners
Crafting your educational autobiography
Reflecting on student growth and achievement
Cultural Responsiveness
Pedagogy and best practices related to specific content areas (varies by content)
Culturally responsive teaching
Working with diverse communities
Introduction to unit planning
Introduction to character strengths
Exploring language and learning
Teaching Exceptional Learners in Writing and Reading
Pedagogy and best practices related to specific content areas (varies by content)
edTPA Workshops
Program Hallmarks
Relay Connecticut provides a Residency program where all Residents have a full time job in a partner K-12 School. This Residency module provides a gradual on-ramp to the into the teaching profession as Residents work throughout the entirety of the school year with their students and mentor teachers.
Relay Connecticut prioritzes working with uncertified staff from our Urban Districts. Relay Connecticut also prioritices enrolling students who have been historircally underrepresented in the Connecticut teaching work force. In addition, Relay Connecticut offers a robust curriculm infused with culturally responsive pedagogy.
All Relay Residents are provided an onsite Resident advisor to lesson plan, model and co-teach with Residents, lesson plan with Residents, All Relay Residents are also provided with a Faculty Advisor who provides observations, coaching and mentoring.
All Relay Residents work to continuously increase their effectiveness as students. Embedded in the program are feedback loops that ensure that students continuously reflect and improve on their practice.
Stats
Gender
Male
Female
22%
78%
Ethnicity
American Indian or Alaskan Native
Asian
Black
Hispanic/Latino
Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander
White
Two or more races
0%
4%
41%
14%
0%
33%
8%
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