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CREATE Teacher Residency

CREATE is nurturing a community of thriving educators who embody justice-centered practices, challenge oppressive schooling structures and remain fiercely committed to working alongside students and the communities they serve to re-imagine classroom spaces for deep joy, liberation and flourishing.

DID YOU KNOW?

Black teachers who enroll in CREATE are significantly more likely to remain in teaching after two years.

100% of current teacher-candidates recommend CREATE.

100% of CREATE Schools’ leaders indicate excitement about helping to develop new teachers.

CREATE supports the development of compassion, skill and anti-racism in Georgia State University teacher-candidates preparing to teach in Atlanta Public Schools.

LAUNCH YOUR CAREER WITH EXCELLENT
SUPPORT & COACHING IN ATLANTA PUBLIC SCHOOLS

CREATE partners with 17 Atlanta Public Schools to offer two (2) pathways into teaching for Georgia State teacher-candidates entering their final year of a certification program:

PATHWAY 1

One (1) year of targeted support during university student teaching

PATHWAY 3

Three (3) years of comprehensive support during university student teaching and the first two years of certified teaching

CREATE Residency Supports across the 2022-23 School Year

Pre-service teacher supports	1-year pathway	3-year pathway *
Financial stipend – distributed between Aug. 2022-July 2023	$4,000	$11,500
Living expenses/tuition support
Mentor Teacher in an APS school (Selected and coached by CREATE)
University Supervisor and Coach (Georgia State/CREATE staff)
Monthly CREATE cohort professional development (for placement credit)
Monthly CREATE small group coaching (for placement credit)
GACE Test reimbursements
Resume and cover letter writing support
Career coaching sessions – applications, interviews, demonstration lessons
Exclusive access to the CREATE/APS hiring portal
5-week new teacher training academy (summer following graduation)

* For 3-year pathway, extensive additional supports are provided across first two years in teaching

APPLICATION PROCESS FOR GEORGIA STATE TEACHER CANDIDATES

Step 1: Complete the Residency Interest Form.
Step 2: Attend one of our 2-hour virtual CREATE information sessions.
- This event gives applicants the opportunity to get to know the teacher-candidate support staff, engage with current residents and school leaders. The support staff will also share more details about our 17 partner schools, the two (2) teaching pathways, other aspects of the residency, and answer questions.
- Attendees will also stand the chance of winning a $20 gift card.
Step 3: Complete an online application with 3 short response questions.

ELIGIBILITY AND APPLICATION INFORMATION

Eligibility

Georgia State University Teacher-candidates eligible for Path 1 and Path 3 must be:

Entering the final year of their teacher certification program in Fall 2022
Pursuing one of the following degrees:
- Bachelor of Science in Birth Through Five
- Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education (P-5) and Special Education
- Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education (P-5) with ESOL Endorsement
- Bachelors of Science in Middle Level Education – ELA, SS, Math or Sci
- Master of Arts in Teaching — Middle Level Education – ELA, SS, Math or Sci
- Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) – K-12 ESOL

Application Process

The application for the CREATE Teacher Residency Program is comprised of four steps:

Step 1: Complete the Residency Interest Survey
Step 2: Attend one of our two-hour virtual “CREATE” information sessions.
- This event gives applicants the opportunity to get to know the teacher-candidate support staff and engage with current residents and school leaders. The support staff will also share more details about the two teaching pathways, other aspects of the residency and answer questions.
- Attendees will also stand the chance of winning a $20 gift card.
Step 3: Complete an online application with three short response questions.

Important Dates

Application Cycle	Deadline	Selection Day	Final Decision
Early Application Window **	February 10, 2022	February 25, 2022	March 4, 2022
Final Application Window	March 10, 2022	March 25, 2022	April 1, 2022

** Applicants who complete the entire application process for the “Early Application Window” and are not selected, will automatically be considered for selection during the “Final Application Window.”

Testimonials

“CREATE challenges me and [participating] is one of the best decisions I have made in my journey to be an excellent educator.” —First-Year Resident
“At the close of a recent resident cohort meeting, I felt more at ease with the tasks laid before me in student teaching. I feel supported and more confident in my abilities.” —First-Year Resident
“During today’s monthly equity-centered resident cohort meeting, I appreciated the opportunity to talk about issues within [the Black] community and about struggles when it comes to embracing identity in a whitewashed world. I also appreciate our talk about how we identify and how to not push assumptions and stereotypes on others.” —First-Year Resident
“CREATE has been like a “safe house” for me this semester. During the times when I questioned what in the world I was thinking when I chose to pursue a career in teaching, CREATE was there in the form of resident cohort meetings, career launch workshops, educator-career coaching meetings, or a hug from many amazing folks to reign me back in.” —First-Year Resident