Start Changing Lives
Winston-Salem TEACH is a collaborative project led by three Winston-Salem institutions of higher education, designed to prepare recent college graduates, paraprofessionals, and career changers to be teacher leaders in high-need Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools.
A Residency Built Around Real Classrooms
While completing 14-months of coursework.
In Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools.
During their first two years, and ongoing professional development during their first three years of teaching.
Led by Three Winston-Salem Institutions of Higher Education
Residents complete their coursework at the partner institution leading to licensure in their content area.
Salem College
Wake Forest University
Winston-Salem State University
The Winston-Salem TEACH Framework
Year 1, Summer 1
The Community of Practice
Residents participate in cross-institutional workshops throughout their residency year.
Year 1, Fall/Spring + Summer II
The Residency Apprenticeship
Residents receive a living-wage stipend while completing 14-months of coursework and two clinical teaching internships in Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools. Residents complete their coursework at the partner institution leading to licensure in their content area.
Year 1, Summer 1
Collaborative New Teacher Induction & Support
After graduation, WS-TEACH Residents are supported by an innovative coaching model during their first two years and ongoing professional development during their first three years of teaching.
Years 3-4