Boston Teacher Residency (BTR) — yearlong clinical teacher residency combining a classroom apprenticeship with master’s-level coursework; residents receive a living stipend and health benefits and are placed in BPS partner schools.
Boston Plan for Excellence — Boston Teacher Residency
Accepting inquiries
Requirements
Hold (or expect to hold) a bachelor’s degree by the start of the program year; U.S. citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident to receive AmeriCorps benefits (other EAD categories may be eligible); agree to state & federal background checks; submit transcripts, recommendations, essays as part of the application.
Benefits
A $20,000 living stipend paid bi-weekly and health benefits (as published); graduate M.Ed. from UMass Boston (low tuition option) and AmeriCorps benefits where eligible.
Source: Boston Plan for Excellence (Boston Teacher Residency)