Empire State Teacher Residency Program
Funding to Subsidize Master’s Degree Programs for Graduate Level 7-12 Teacher Candidates
Wagner College has partnered with the New York State Department of Labor for the Empire State Teacher Residency Program to enhance the New York City teaching experience.
Through the New York State Department of Labor, this groundbreaking initiative provides residents with a $30,000 annual stipend while completing 1,000 hours of clinical experience over one school year. Aspiring educators should apply to Wagner’s one-year graduate 7-12 Adolescent & Students with Disabilities residency education program.
- Program Details
- Application Process
- Stipend Details
- Application Support
Master of Science in Education – Adolescent Education & Students with Disabilities (7–12)
Nationally accredited by AAQEP, Wagner’s one-year program leads to dual initial certification in a selected content area and special education.Residency Program:
- Support: Gain a full year of clinical experience, supported by a mentor educator who provides guidance and oversees your hands-on teaching experience.
- Collaboration: Immerse yourself in an educational environment where you’ll build knowledge, skills, and confidence through close collaboration with seasoned educators.
- Flexibility: Bridge the gap between theory and practice by attending evening classes in a cohort model.
- Hands-on: Experience a learning journey where classroom learning seamlessly integrates with real-world teaching experience.
- Application Deadline: Aspiring teachers should apply to Wagner by April 15, 2025.
- Those who apply on or before December 15, 2024, receive priority consideration.
- Program Selection: Select the one-year graduate 7-12 Adolescent & Students with Disabilities education program with the residency option.
- Prerequisite: A bachelor’s degree is a prerequisite for program participation. Students with a Bachelors in the following are encouraged to apply:
- Biology, Chemistry, English, French, Mathematics, Physics, Social Studies, Spanish
- Stipend Coverage: A selected group of students will receive a $30,000 stipend, which covers the entirety of Wagner’s one-year graduate 7-12 education program.
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- Stipend Commitment: Candidates receiving the stipend must commit to a two-year teaching stint in NYC Public Schools following their residency experience.
Wagner College is committed to an expedited application review process for this cohort. Applicants with completed submissions can anticipate a swift response.
- Guidance Available: Professor González, Professor Gold, and Jim Plunkett are available to address inquiries and guide applicants through the process.
James Plunkett
Assistant Vice President of Enrollment Management
718-390-3458 james.plunkett@wagner.edu Pape Admissions HouseKatia Gonzalez
Associate Provost/Chair
718-420-4082 katia.gonzalez@wagner.edu Union 4th FloorExpertise in culturally responsive pedagogy, intercultural communication, curriculum, special education, effective partnerships.