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Mississippi Teacher Residency | Fully Funded Program Mississippi Teacher Residency The Mississippi Teacher Residency is a fully funded program for aspiring teachers in elementary and special education. Participants receive tuition, books, and a stipend while working alongside experienced mentor teachers during a yearlong residency. Upon completion, they commit to two years of service in a high-need district.
Hold a non-education bachelor’s degree Meet one of the following: 21 ACT (or SAT equivalent) Praxis Core passing score 3.
0 GPA on the last 60 college credit hours Pass the appropriate Praxis Subject Test The Foundations of Reading Assessment Attempt (required for Elementary Education) Candidates seeking initial licensure in Elementary Education—now have two options to meet the reading requirement: Option 1: Earn a passing score on the Foundations of Reading assessment, or Option 2: Attempt the Foundations of Reading and complete Pathways to Proficient Reading (PPR) with a minimum score of 80%.
Admission to a State Board-approved Teacher Residency program Assignment to a district that provides a qualified mentor (with a PGS rating of 3. 0 or higher) This pathway focuses on early and special education.
You can teach: Grades K–12 Special Education Grades 7–12 Special Education You’ll first earn a three-year Resident Teacher License After completing your program and service commitment, you can apply for a five-year renewable license The three-year license can be extended in some cases (e.g., re-entry into the program), but it does not automatically lead to a standard license—you must meet all conversion requirements.
You must complete a two-year teaching commitment if you receive full funding. If the state or federal government paid your tuition, you’ll be placed in a critical shortage area. If your district funded your participation, you’ll commit to teaching in that district.
You cannot skip steps—the license requires formal program completion, test scores, and a formal institutional recommendation. Even if you complete the program, you won’t receive a standard license unless all testing and placement conditions are met. Learn more about the application process, program requirements and current partners on the Mississippi Department of Education site.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Individuals seeking licensure in elementary and special education in Mississippi. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Mississippi Teacher Residency Program is funded by Mississippi Department of Education. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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