Paid Residency Program
The Paid Residency Program is a collaborative initiative between the Georgia Southern University College of Education (COE) and two school systems: Savannah Chatham County Public School System (SCCPSS) and Bulloch County Schools (BCS). This initiative provides an opportunity for selected COE teacher candidates in BSEd undergraduate and MAT graduate programs in Elementary Education, Middle Grades Education, and Secondary Education to be hired as a Teacher Resident – a full time teacher of record – during the final year of their program.
Two paid residents are paired with a mentor teacher whose sole responsibility is to support residents.
Apply to the Paid Residency Program
| Timeline | Dates |
|---|---|
| Applications Open | March 1 |
| Application Materials Due (Cover Letter, Resume, Teaching Philosophy) *Be sure to check with your Advisor AND Program Director to make sure you have completed enough coursework to participate | March 26 |
| Program Review | Completed by April 5 |
| Interviews for Eligible Candidates | April 08-19 |
| Candidates notified | April 29 |
| Contracts signed with school system | May |
| New Teacher Orientation | July |
Include the items below with your application:
- Cover letter introducing yourself and describing your interest in and qualifications for the Paid Residency program
- Current resume
- A summary of 350-500 words describing your Teaching Philosophy
Questions? Contact Dr. Alisa Leckie (aleckie@georgiasouthern.edu)
Return to Home Program
The Return to Home program enhances student-focused practices while supporting school systems to recruit and retain high-quality educators. The initiative provides BSEd teacher candidates completing their clinical practice in Elementary, Middle, Secondary, and Special Education programs an opportunity to alleviate financial burdens associated with student teaching while reducing teacher staff shortages in areas throughout Georgia.
Candidates must read and meet all the criteria before applying to the Return to Home program.
Apply to the Return to Home Program
- Candidates will not be placed in schools with family members employed, attending, or serving as an administrator or district personnel.
- The candidate must have access to a computer or electronic device with internet service to complete assignments, attend virtual meetings, and record quality teaching segments.
- The candidate must have a 3.00 overall adjusted GPA in all coursework. (Please consult your program for specific GPA requirements.)
- The candidate must have a 3.25 GPA in major (education) coursework. (Please consult your program for specific GPA requirements.)
- The candidate cannot have had any interventions during their work in program practicums. Exceptions may be allowed if the candidate has demonstrated strong growth.
- The candidate has a positive recommendation from their most recent university supervisor and an instructor from an on-campus course.
- The teacher candidate has at least one lesson plan and teaching rubrics completed by the University Supervisor. Rubrics ratings must be at acceptable guidelines for that candidate’s program.
| Timeline | Dates |
|---|---|
| Applications Open | February 5 for Fall September 5 for Spring |
| Application Closes | February 10 for Fall September 10 for Spring |
| Program Review | Completed by Feb. 10 – March 20 for Fall September 20 – October for Spring |
| Acceptance Notification | March 20 (Fall) October 20 (Spring) |
For specific semester application deadlines please see the application form.
International Study Opportunities
*The International Study Opportunity- Clinical Practice is currently suspended, Please refer to this page for future updates.
The goals of the ISO program include the following:
- To demonstrate the interrelatedness of diverse populations (locally, regionally, nationally, and globally).
- To gain a broader perspective on diverse learners, curriculum, and school settings.
- To apply teaching and learning research and theory.
The ISO Option includes three components:
- An accelerated traditional (total of 11 weeks) student teaching experience during which time the student teacher must (a) complete a minimum of four weeks of successful full-day teaching, (b) complete all program-specific student teacher requirements, (c) earn a satisfactory performance in the accelerated student teaching experience.
- A four-week international student teaching experience during which time the student teacher must complete a set of ISO competency assignments at a satisfactory level. See the ISO Admission Instructions for a list of program requirements.
With our Georgia Southern Campus in Wexford Ireland, and connections with the University of Bohemia in the Czech Republic many study abroad opportunities that align with required coursework are available. Please contact Alisa Leckie for further information and availability, aleckie@georgiasouthern.edu.
Professional Development Schools
- Engage In extended professional development
- Help conduct school-based research
- Five school settings to choose from
More information coming soon.
