The $650 million Investing in Innovation (i3) funding grant application has just been released by the Department of Education. Teacher residency programs can potentially qualify in the area of supporting effective teachers. There is competitive preference if the project addresses one or more of the following priorities: improving outcomes for young children; expanding students’ access to college and preparing them for success in college; addressing the unique needs of students with
A recent survey of over 40,000 teachers sponsored by the Gates Foundation showed that 68% of teachers called supportive leadership “absolutely essential” to retaining good teachers. 45% said the same of higher salaries, while 8% listed performance pay as the essential factor. Teachers have identified five ways to address challenges facing today’s schools. Those findings include: Establishing clearer, tougher, common academic standards for all students, using multiple measures for
Check out the President’s proposed 2011 Budget for the Department of Education. This budget does seek $405 million to support different “pathways” to teaching that can include residency programs. More information to come on this as we are learn more about the budget.
Race to the Top finalists were just announced and they include: Colorado, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, and Tennessee.
Finalists will present the week of March 15th and the winners will be announced in April.
A great local media article with information on the Denver Teacher Residency.
Interesting teacher preparation done through Match Corps, which is based in Boston. Jay Matthew blogged on this recently. Through Match Corps, teachers are trained through deliberate practice (which involves being specific and technique-oriented, high-repetition, and paired with immediate feedback). Participants through this program provide all-day tutoring to students at Match Charter High School.
Some parallels to the residency model here, but missing the master’s level
