UB teacher resident in a classroom with a mentor teacher.

All of GSE’s teacher preparation programs feature a year-long residency experience.  Resident teachers serve in a co-teaching capacity alongside an expert mentor teacher for a full school year while simultaneously engaging in rigorous university coursework. Theory and practice merge, and residents hone their skills with the support of mentor teachers and university faculty. Upon completion, residents are well-equipped to lead their classrooms and positively impact their students’ educational experiences.

Residency-year funding may be available to support students during their school-based experience.  Each cohort has its own selection criteria-often aligned with partner district hiring needs-as well as a distinct program focus and post-completion service commitment.  Based on your certification area, interests, and career goals, you may be eligible for one of our funded cohorts.

About Teacher Residency

Teacher Residency aims to collaboratively prepare and sustain skilled, diverse teachers to effectively serve the varied needs of historically marginalized students, families and school communities.

Accelerated Course to Teaching (ACT) Cohort

We are seeking applicants who are interested in working toward equity in the educational experiences afforded to students in Western New York.

Teacher education at UB

Becoming a teacher takes time, work and planning. The Graduate School of Education has helped thousands of people find their calling in the classroom—and we can help you get there, too.

Have questions?

What is a residency? Who is eligible? What certifications are earned through this program? These are sample questions surrounding this new program. Here are a list of commonly asked questions.