TEACHER RESIDENCY INFORMATION SESSION Welcome!
PROGRAM AGENDA 1. Objectives of Today s Session 3min 2. SDP Overview 7min 3. Teacher Residency Program Overview 15min 4. Application/Admission 15min 5. Other SDP School-Based Support Opportunities 10min
MEETING OBJECTIVES Participants will: Learn about the School District of Philadelphia Learn about Teacher Residencies and why SDP is investing in this initiative Understand the admission criteria, application timeline and process
QUESTIONS Please save your questions until the end. We will answer them as time permits.
MISSION AND VISION The School District of Philadelphia will deliver on the right of every child in Philadelphia to an excellent public school education and ensure all children graduate from high school ready to succeed, fully engaged as a citizen of our world. For all children, a great school, close to where they live.
THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA
We are bringing more educators into our system every year.
OUR SCHOOLS 209 out of 218 schools in Philadelphia have 60% or more of the students who qualify for free school lunch.
OUR SCHOOLS There are over 130,000 students enrolled in the School District of Philadelphia
OUR SCHOOLS 20% of students in Philadelphia have individualized education plans (IEPs). This includes mentally gifted students and students with disabilities.
HIGHEST-NEED CONTENT AREAS STEM areas Middle Years Special Education Learning Support, Autistic Support, Emotional Support Upper Grades Elementary (Grades 4-6)
HIGHEST-NEED LEARNING NETWORKS LN 1&2 South, Southwest, West Philly LN 4 North Philly LN 5/7 East/Lower Northeast Philly
TEACHER PREPARATION IN PERIL Scope of the problem Why this program exists
TEACHER DEMOGRAPHICS VS. STUDENT DEMOGRAPHICS
MISSION STATEMENT The SDP Teacher Residency Program is a one-year, full-time teacher preparation program that recruits talented college graduates and career changers and gives them the tools needed to make an immediate impact in the classrooms of the School District of Philadelphia.
SDP TEACHER PREP PROGRAM Our program exists to fill some of the gaps in our District schools: Increase the number of qualified teachers in grades 4-12 in the areas of Math, Science, ELA and Special Education. Improve new teacher preparedness. Increase teacher retention.
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WHAT IS A TEACHER RESIDENCY PROGRAM? Summer 2018 Spring 2019 Pass PRAXIS II Exam(s) Complete rigorous, multi-step application process NOW Learn and Practice Foundational Teaching Skills & Theories Final Summer Intensive Apply for Intern Certificate Apprentice with Mentor Teacher Weekly Coursework Fall 2018 Apprentice with with MentorTeacher Master Teacher Weekly Coursework Full-Time Teacher in SDP School On-going coaching with faculty advisor
FAQs Is the Praxis mandatory for all applicants? Answer: Yes, every applicant must take the Praxis. No applicant is exempt for ANY reason from taking the Praxis. We will not review an application without a passing Praxis exam.
FAQs Which Praxis exam should I take? Answer: We ONLY accept middle and high school Praxis scores for math, science and English. Even if you wish to teach Special Education you MUST take a math, science or English Praxis exam. There is no Praxis for Special Education.
FAQs When does the program officially start? Answer: Please be prepared to begin in the summer as there is a week s intensive for your coursework in July or August 2018. After that, residents are required to report to their placement school on August 20, 2018.
FAQs When do payroll and health benefits begin? Answer: Payroll begins August 2018. Benefits begin on or before October 1, 2018.
2017-18 RESIDENCY PARTNER Relay Graduate School of Education is our current residency partner. For 2018-19 Cohort, we will likely expand to additional partners. 23
RELAY GSE A one-year opportunity for novice teachers with alternative academic backgrounds to gain state certification A gradual two-year pathway into the profession through structured apprenticeship with extra support Deliberate Practice offers expanded opportunities for practice and feedback A three-year teaching commitment upon completion of certification year.
RELAY PROGRAM TEACHING RESIDENCY Programs: Duration: Cost: Residency Program (including certification) One-year (Four-year commitment) $7,500 *$0 cost to you
OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE INSTRUCTIONAL PRACTICE Clear vision for student learning and engagement, aligned to PA Core Standards Content knowledge and understanding of high quality instruction Manages classroom and culture Goals-focused and monitors progress toward outcomes Scaffolds and differentiates instruction in order for all students to do complex thinking and rigorous academic work CULTURAL COMPETENCE Belief that all students can achieve at high levels Builds relationships and influences others Empowers and collaborates with families and communities Actively creates and maintains and environment in which students diverse backgrounds, identities, strengths and challenges are respected Demonstrates caring for students PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES Organizational skills Effective communication Maintains professional demeanor even in challenging situations PERSONAL LEADERSHIP Personal responsibility and humility Innovative thinking and problem-solving skills Perseverance and grit Values learning and continuously improving Holds high expectations for self
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS AND CRITERIA Bachelors degree 3.0 undergraduate GPA Passing Praxis exam score by review deadline Commitment to teach in SDP public schools for 3 years after residency year Ability to pass state and federal background checks
APPLICATION SNAPSHOT
APPLICATION SNAPSHOT
APPLICATION SNAPSHOT SKIP QUESTION #2 ABOUT LESSON PLANNING
3 1 MIDDLE GRADES PRAXIS To Be Certified in You Need to Take Test Code Qualifying Score Cost Middle Level English 4 8 Subject Concentration: English Language Arts 5156 156 $75 Middle Level Mathematics 4 8 Subject Concentration: Mathematics (Calculator allowed.) 5158 173 $75 Middle Level Science 4 8 Subject Concentration: Science (Calculator allowed.) 5159 156 $75
3 2 SECONDARY GRADES PRAXIS To Be Certified in You Need to Take Test Code Qualifying Score Cost Biology 7 12 Biology: Content Knowledge 5235 147 $120 Chemistry 7 12 Chemistry: Content Knowledge 5245 154 $120 Earth and Space Science 7 12 Earth and Space Sciences: Content Knowledge 5571 157 $120 English 7 12 English Language Arts: Content Knowledge 5038 167 $120 General Science 7 12 General Science: Content Knowledge 5435 146 $120 Mathematics 7 12 Mathematics: Content Knowledge(Online graphing calculator provided.) 5161 160 $120 Physics 7 12 Physics: Content Knowledge 5265 140 $120
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS SDP TEACHER RESIDENCY PROGRAM 38, 611 Salary and Full Benefits During the Residency Year PA Teaching Certificate Program at Reduced or No Cost Ongoing Support for 3 Years Job Guarantee After Residency Year
SDP HIRING PROCESS Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Pass the Praxis exam Apply to SDP Teacher Residency Program Submit your passing Praxis score to teacherresidency@philasd.org Patience as we go through the applications.
APPLICATION DEADLINES SDP TEACHER RESIDENCY PROGRAM APPLICATION DEADLINES COHORT 2-2018-19 Applications Reviewed Nov 3, 2017 Jan 19, 2018 March 16, 2018 May 4, 2018 Video Interviews (by invitation only) In-person Interviews (by invitation only) week of Nov 6 week of Jan 29 week of Mar 26 week of May 14 week of Nov 20 week of Feb 5 week of Apr 2 week of May 21 Reference Checks week of Dec 11 week of Feb 12 week of Apr 9 week of May 28 Notifications sent week of Dec 18 week of Feb 19 week of Apr 16 week of Jun 4
APPLY NOW! Ready to apply? https://jobs.philasd.org Questions about the School District Residency? teacherresidency@philasd.org
OTHER SDP SCHOOL BASED SUPPORT OPPORTUNITIES Please see Recruitment Team in the back