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Apply Today for the Philadelphia Teacher Residency Program.

About the Program

The Philadelphia Teacher Residency program will prepare you for a rewarding career as a teacher in as little as one year.

Why Choose Drexel?

Teacher Residency Model
Spend a year learning from an experienced mentor teacher while taking courses online.
Tuition Scholarship and Benefits
When accepted, you receive a tuition scholarship, salary, and health benefits from the School District of Philadelphia.
Job Placement After Graduation
Upon program completion, you are placed in a vacant teaching position within Philadelphia public schools.
Choose Your Subject
You may earn certification in the following areas:
- Middle Level Teacher (Grades 4-8)
  English Language Arts, Mathematics, or Science
- Secondary Teacher (Grades 7-12)
  Biology, Chemistry, Earth & Space Science, General Science, Mathematics, or Physics
- Special Education (Grades PreK-12)

Experience what education can be with Drexel University's School of Education

Drexel University's School of Education prepares today's leaders with critical knowledge and practical experience to thrive in their careers. With a focus on STEM, behavioral health, teacher preparation, and education innovation, and centrally located in one of America's great cities, Drexel shows what education can be. Are you ready? Learn more about us at drexel.edu/soe.