Teacher Residency Program

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The Martin Institute provides a year of quality professional development and mentoring for a group of talented individuals beginning their careers in education.

These residents are talented and highly motivated individuals, and their path to teaching may be a non-traditional one. Each resident receives a stipend of $10,000 (and has additional opportunities to earn extra compensation through various responsibilities at PDS). The number of residents each year will depend on funding received from individuals, corporations and foundations.

• 30 hours of seminars and workshop training through the Institute.
• 200 hours of teacher observation at PDS. They will make “rounds” much the way a medical resident does at a hospital.
• 200 hours of teacher observation at a public school located in the greater Memphis area.
• 100 hours of teaching at PDS.
• 100 hours of teaching at a public school located in the greater Memphis area.
• 20 hours of providing PDS students with individualized instruction.
• A PDS Mentor Teacher to be a guide, coach, mentor and resource.
• Educational books, articles and videos to read and watch.
• Attend PDS faculty meetings and serve on teacher committees and task forces.
• Receive feedback from PDS administrators and teachers on teaching performance and assignments, including a thesis or independent project.
• Assistance from PDS in securing a teaching job upon completion of the program.
• Help to plan and execute the Institute seminars and conferences.

The Martin Institute recruits residents nationally and utilizes a competitive selection process.