Cohorts

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

  • Accelerated Course to Teaching (ACT) Cohort
    11/14/25
    Are you interested in positively impacting under-resourced communities in Western New York? Have you considered a career in education? We seek applicants for our ACT cohort who are interested in working toward equity in the educational experiences afforded to students in Western New York.
  • Noyce Residency Cohort
    11/14/25
    Do you have a passion for science? Are you interested in making an impact in the lives of children? Consider a career as a science teacher. Through the UB Noyce Scholars program, join a network of committed educators working to engage 5th–12th grade students in science.
  • My Brother’s Keeper Scholars
    11/14/25
    Discover the MBK (My Brother’s Keeper) Residency at the University at Buffalo GSE: a transformative teacher-residency pathway focused on equity, culturally-responsive practice and leadership for diverse learners.
  • BOCES-District Partnership Cohort
    11/14/25
    Funded by a New York State Department of Labor Teacher Residency Program grant, in collaboration with Erie 1 BOCES and local school districts, graduate-level PK12 teacher candidates receive stipends that provide residents with monetary support as they focus on their studies and participation in their residency placements. Residency scholars are selected based on the needs of our WNY School District partners. 
  • Buffalo Public Schools Department of Labor Cohort
    11/14/25
    Funded by a New York State Department of Labor Teacher Residency Program grant, in collaboration with Buffalo Public Schools, graduate-level teacher candidates in teaching World Languages of English for Speakers of Other Languages receive stipends that provide them monetary assistance, affording an opportunity to focus on their studies and continued participation in our registered residency program.