Teacher residency programs allow you to learn from master teachers while you gradually take on more teaching responsibility over the course of a year. You will spend a supportive year as a resident teacher before becoming the official teacher of record.
Xavier’s Norman C. Francis Teacher Residency
Transforming Futures: Earn Your Master's, and Become a Certified Louisiana Teacher with the Norman C. Francis Teacher Residency
Starting with a summer of training, these programs allow you to begin with a base of knowledge. You will then build your skills with coaching and development throughout the school year while you operate as the official teacher of record in a school.
Teach For America Greater New Orleans
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Xavier’s Norman C. Francis Teacher Residency
Transforming Futures: Earn Your Master's, and Become a Certified Louisiana Teacher with the Norman C. Francis Teacher Residency
Program Highlights
- Collaborative Learning Community: Engage in a supportive and collaborative community of aspiring educators, fostering a network that last beyond the program and provides ongoing professional connections.
- Affordable Education: Pursue your masters in Teaching at a low cost, with tuition + fees covered by us in year 1.
- Living Stipend: Receive a $25,000 living stipend to cover living expenses during your resident year.
- Mentorship: Benefit from personalized mentorship and coaching from experienced educators who are committed to guiding and nurturing your teaching skills.
Application Deadline
January 8, 2024
Teach For America Greater New Orleans
Outstanding leaders committed to expanding educational opportunity
- Corps members commit to at least two years teaching in an under-resourced public school working shoulder-to-shoulder with students, educators, and community members.
- The impact corps members have in the classroom shapes the trajectory of their lives and careers and fuels a lifelong commitment to their students.
teachNOLA
Bring learning to life in a city that's larger than life!
Program Highlights
- Dedicated coaching support throughout your training year in collaboration with your school based leader to ensure your development is targeted and in conjunction with your school goals
- Flexible online certification coursework and content specific support from a Content Instructor expert in your certification area
- Black Educator Excellence Cohort offers support opportunities for Black and African American participants during training that include financial assistance and networking in a community of Black Educators in New Orleans
Application Deadlines
- Mid-Year Cohort to start January 2024 – application deadline January 5, 2024
- Summer Cohort to start late May 2024 – application deadline May 17, 2024
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