Over the course of 13 months students engage in coursework in 2 phases and are provided up to 433 hours of comprehensive curriculum.

Phase I Includes:

• Planning and Building
• Child Development
• Family and Community
• Instruction

Phase II Includes:

• Differentiated Instruction
• Assessment and Evaluation
• Classroom Management (Includes Restorative Practices)
• Teaching Learners with Varied Needs
• Teaching Methods

Each student is assigned an instructional coach who is by their side every step of the way. Students also engage in various field experiences that ensure experience in different settings.

#T.E.A.C.H. Field Experiences will provide opportunities for students to observe, practice, and demonstrate knowledge and skills in a variety of settings, including but not limited to:

• Supportive Learning Environments
• Special Education
• Teacher Shadowing (Elementary, Middle, or High)
• PTR (Planning, Teaching, and Reflection – Core Content): 
• PTR (Planning, Teaching, and Reflection – Culturally Responsive Teaching)

In addition to the #T.E.A.C.H. Field Experiences that provide students with experiences with different populations, all students are also required to take the following courses:

• Educational Inclusion
• Teaching Exceptional Students
• Language Acquisition Research
• Sheltered Instruction
• Teaching Literacy Skills to ELL

A team of #T.E.A.C.H. Instructional Coaches (ICs) leads the instruction and coaching of #T.E.A.C.H. Residents. ICs work to bring together the #T.E.A.C.H. coursework and fieldwork components, helping Residents to experience a coherent, aligned, and focused preparation program. ICs also work to bring together #T.E.A.C.H.’s residency and induction components, carrying across skills, habits, and dispositions over the course of the program. The IC is an experienced educator who serves as a instructional leader, supporting Residents to maximize student achievement gains.

Student Achievement Focus: #T.E.A.C.H. aims to drive significant student achievement gains through its recruitment, preparation, and support of exceptional teachers. #T.E.A.C.H. prepares and supports all Residents to engage in a continuous cycle of inquiry, using student achievement data to improve instruction.

Professional Norms: At the core of #T.E.A.C.H. is the deep belief in every student’s absolute right to a quality education. #T.E.A.C.H. staff is committed to ensuring that all of those who work with children are competent, caring, and reliable professionals.