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
