Tulsa Teacher Corps
Road to Certification
Step 1: Apply
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Apply to Tulsa Teacher Corps through Tulsa Public Schools - includes essay questions
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Complete onboarding requirements
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Begin interviewing with site leaders
Step 2: Foundational Training
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Complete enrollment coursework in Canvas
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Engage in two weeks of professional development designed to help you build a foundational understanding of effective instruction
Step 3: Residency
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Work side by side with a cooperating teacher for four weeks
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Observe, practice, and receive feedback on instructional practice
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Successfully pass a performance bar
Step 4: Year 1
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Attend Tulsa Way Academy as required by Talent Management
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Meet weekly with Tulsa Teacher Corps instructional mentor to complete coaching cycles that support instructional planning, pedagogy, and more
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Complete clusters A-B-C of asynchronous coursework
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Attend 18 hours of Tulsa Way Saturdays
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Pass 1 certification test by end of February
Step 5: Advanced Training
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Engage in two weeks of professional development designed to advance your understanding of effective instruction
Step 6: Year 2
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Meet weekly with Tulsa Teacher Corps instructional mentor to complete coaching cycles that support instructional planning, pedagogy, and more
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Complete clusters D-E-F of asynchronous coursework
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Pass the remaining certification test(s)
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Attend 18 hours of Tulsa Way Saturdays
Congratulations!
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Talent Management will notify the State Department of Education that you've met all requirements for the Tulsa Teacher Corps program and your standard certificate will be issued!
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