Boston Teacher Residency

BTR combines a yearlong classroom apprenticeship with targeted master’s level coursework to provide you with the hands-on experience, feedback, evaluation and ongoing postgraduate support critical to a successful career in teaching. Upon graduation, you will join a network of more than 600 teachers who are among the most effective in Massachusetts.


During the Residency Year, Residents:
äó¢ Co-teach with collaborating teachers and experienced teacher educators
äó¢ Earn a M.Ed. awarded by UMass Boston
äó¢ Earn MA Initial Teacher Licensure
äó¢ Receive a living stipend and health benefits
A three year commitment to the BPS earns graduates:
äó¢ BTR program cost waived
äó¢ Continuing professional development and new teacher support
äó¢ Membership in a growing alumni network comprised of principals, teacher leaders and thought leaders


Eligibility: Graduate Student, Alum (undergraduate)
Minimum GPA: N/A
Deadline month: February
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