Archive for 2010

Boston Teacher Residency Program

This program began in 2004, and is well known throughout the country as a successful 2nd career teacher program. Candidates are carefully selected to begin a year long residency program working side by side with a mentor teacher in Boston.

Training:

One year program includes:
-Intensive two month summer institute
-Four days a week in the classroom with a mentor teacher (during the academic year_
-One evening and one day a week taking classes which included master’s level ...

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Education Scholarships

If you are going back to school to become a teacher or just starting out your collegiate journey the bills can add up fast. Having assistance in paying for college can be a big help. There are many scholarships out there to assist in this endeavor. Surprisingly many students do not take the time to research and apply for college scholarships. I am not sure the exact reasons, I am sure there are many. ...

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TEACH/HERE: Teacher Residency Program in Chattanooga and Knoxville Tennessee

Eligibility Requirements

-Bachelors degree in a  non education field (strong content in math, engineering, or sciences
-GPA of 3.0
-US citizen or permanent resident
-Relevant content knowledge in one or more subject areas.
-Pass Praxis II Exam
(Note: They encourage you to  apply even if you have not taken these exam, but passing is required before you are placed)
You CAN NOT have an education degree or have already completed a teacher training program.

Benefits of this Residency ...

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Baltimore City Teacher Residency Program (BCTR)

Salary

After looking at this program’s details,  one of the major benefits is the salary.  This program allows you to earn your teaching certificate while earning a salary as a full time teacher.  Starting salaries range from $44,820-$53, 641 a year.

Training

The program will begin with basic educational training on becoming a teacher as well as required literacy ...

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