Louisville Teacher Residency Program
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Bellarmine Office of Admissions
admissions@bellarmine.edu
502.272.7100
Bellarmine University, in collaboration with Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS), offers an accelerated master’s degree in teaching. This initiative is part of the Louisville Teacher Residency program aimed at recruiting and training more teachers, with a focus on increasing the number of teachers of color.
- Program Duration: 12 months
- Participants: Up to 50 adults
- Focus: Recruiting and training teachers, specifically more teachers of color
- Eligibility: Must have a bachelor’s degree (does not need to be in education)
- Career Changer: Those looking for a new path are encouraged to apply
Participants must teach in a JCPS Accelerated Improvement School or a school approved by the district after completing the residency program and obtaining teacher certification.
Benefits
- Reduced Tuition: Discounted rates for students
- Stipend: $33,000
- Mentorship: Paired with a mentoring teacher from JCPS
Learning Model
- Teaching Schedule: Teach four days a week
- Instruction: Hybrid model with online learning throughout the week and in-person classes no more than one night a week
- Additional Credential: Option to add a special education credential
Program Goals
- Increase Teacher Pipeline: Enhance the number of quality candidates certified to teach in JCPS
- Retention: Improve teacher retention in valued school communities
- Community Impact: Create motivated, highly trained teachers who will have a rewarding career impacting students and families in the community