Help create the world-class schools that our students deserve
Put your belief in Tulsa's future to work with a teaching career at Tulsa Public Schools. Tulsa Teacher Corps prepares aspiring teachers for the opportunity to join an extraordinary team of educators who work with our community and families to ignite the joy of learning. Tulsa Teacher Corps is a highly supported certification pathway designed for professionals from all career pathways. Enrollment in Tulsa Teacher Corps is only open to teachers who have been hired to teach at Tulsa Public Schools.
What is Tulsa Teacher Corps?
Tulsa Teacher Corps is a rigorous and supportive preparation program for aspiring teachers. With hands-on training in real classrooms, and ongoing support and feedback from experienced educators, Tulsa Teacher Corps is your first step towards a successful and rewarding teaching career.
Our supportive, engaging teacher training program is designed by leading educators at Tulsa Public Schools to address the unique needs of Tulsa students and families. We prioritize helping teachers develop the skills and mindsets to create challenging, caring, inclusive classrooms so their diverse students can thrive. Each year we welcome a new cohort of corps members, expanding the network of support for the teachers we train.
We are now providing certification in Early Childhood, Elementary, Special Education, and Secondary.
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Keith Grisso
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Tulsa Teacher Corps
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Steps 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 14 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 14 hours of Tulsa Way Saturdays
Congratulations!
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Tulsa Teacher Corps will recommend you for standard certification after meeting all program requirements.