The Residency in Secondary Education (RiSE) program, part of the PRISMS Project, a Teacher Quality Partnership(opens in new window) (TQP) Grant funded by the U.S. Department of Education, is an innovative 12-18 month graduate program combining a Master of Arts in Education and teaching credential in one of the following areas:

• Mathematics (grades 7-12)
• Natural Sciences (grades 7-12)
• English (grades 7-12)
• Special Education

School of Education Grants and Scholarships

What is a Residency Program?

Being a Resident

RiSE Structure

A teacher residency differs from traditional student teaching in significant ways. RiSE Residents begin working with their mentor teachers prior to the opening of the school year and work full-time, four days per week at the school site for the entire academic year. Residents assume responsibility for co-planning and co-teaching with their mentors from day one, and participate with their mentors in a variety of classroom-, school- and district-related activities. They are, in effect, additional faculty members in the classrooms and at the schools where they are assigned.

Other Components of the Program

• Coursework that is offered on some evenings and on some weekends with assignments linked to residency work
• Action research conducted in the residency classroom or school leading to completion of a professional paper and poster presentation
• Significant professional development activities throughout the year
• Opportunities to network with educators across schools and districts
• Strong support systems at the university and schools

Program Information

• Single Subject Candidates (English, Mathematics, or Science)
• RiSE Single Subject 2018-19 Handbook (PDF)
• Education Specialist Candidates (Mild/Moderate OR Moderate/Severe)
  
• RiSE Education Specialist 2018-19 Handbook (PDF)