IN PARTNERSHIP WITH:

Train. Teach. Transform.

Train.Train for a year with an experienced mentor teacher in

a supportive environment. Receive regular, structured

feedback and learn strategies and techniques that will

transform your teaching practice.

During the Training Year

• Train with a mentor teacher 4 days a week

• Take Master’s-level coursework during the summer and on Fridays and earn a degree from National Louis University with subsidized tuition rates

• Earn a $30,000 salary ($40,000 for mathematics)

• Become eligible for an Illinois Educator License (if not licensed)

• Earn an AmeriCorps Education Award that can be applied toward tuition at National Louis University (depending on grant approval and eligibility)

“The full year of training allowed me to gain the experience I needed by helping me to think very deeply about how and what I teach while providing me with the extra support of a mentor teacher and mentor resident coach.”

– Jacob Caplan, Chicago Teacher Residency Class of 2012

Mentor Teacher

Fellow Residents

Professors

Co- Resident

Mentor Resident

Coach

Teach.Teach in an environment that maximizes your impact

with a school climate that supports high expectations

for all. Deliver high-quality instruction and create a

culture of excellence in your classroom and school.

After the Training Year

• Teach in an AUSL-managed Chicago Public School for at least four years

• Join a network of committed educators making a difference in the lives of over 17,000 students

• Receive ongoing professional development and support including individualized coaching, professional learning communities, curricular experts, and the collegiality of working with fellow resident graduates

• Earn a CPS Master’s degree-level salary

“AUSL provides an amazing support system. We work together to achieve the goal of closing the achievement gap and it feels great to work with individuals who are all passionate about the education of our urban city students.”

– Melissa Hausser, Chicago Teacher Residency Class of 2011

Transform.Transform the lives of your students and dramatically

improve their chronically underperforming school.

Graduates go on to become transformational teachers,

trusted mentors, and effective school leaders.

School Results

• Student achievement growth at AUSL turnaround elementary schools has outpaced the Chicago Public School district growth every year since 2007.

• 88% of families believe that the improvements at their turnaround AUSL elementary school have made the community a better place. (2012 AUSL Family Survey)

• 80% of all Chicago Teacher Residency graduates work in education today.

“Every day in my classroom I can see some kid getting it. I can see some kid that gives me that smile – thank you for caring about me. To me as a teacher, I feel like I’m doing something good with my life every single day I’m in the classroom.”

– Jennifer Jacobson, Chicago Teacher Residency Class of 2010

How to ApplySubmit an online application at auslchicago.org/apply

by one of the deadlines below.Early Priority Regular Late Emergency

Application deadline

Nov. 1, 2013 Dec. 15, 2013 Feb. 15, 2014 April 1, 2014 May 1, 2014

Receive interview invitation by

Nov. 29, 2013

Jan. 8, 2014 March 14, 2014

April 23, 2014

May 28, 2014

If invited, interview on

Dec. 7, 2013 Jan. 11, 2014 March 15 or April 5, 2014

April 26, 2014

May 31, 2014

Application decision by

Jan. 15, 2014 Feb. 12, 2014 April 30, 2014

May 28, 2014

June 25, 2014

These dates apply only to complete applications and may be subject to change. Any errors or omissions in your application will delay its review. We strongly encourage applicants to apply early to earn a spot before the program is full.

Residency PlacementsElementary (K-8) High (9-12)

• K-2• 3-5• Language Arts (6-8)• Math (6-8)• Science (6-8)• Art• Music• Physical Education• Special Education

• Language Arts• Math• Science• Social Science• Spanish• Art• Special Education

Minimum Requirements to ApplyNon-Licensed Candidates Licensed Candidates

• Bachelor’s degree by June 2014

• Minimum GPA of 2.5/4.0 in the last 60 hours of university coursework

• U.S. citizen, national, or permanent resident

• Coursework that meets the Illinois content requirements

• Illinois Educator License by June 2014

• Test registrations for Illinois teacher licensure tests (or passing scores)

• 2 or fewer years of full-time teaching experience

Application instructions: auslchicago.org/residency/admissions-non-licensed

Application instructions: auslchicago.org/residency/admissions-licensed

Learn MoreVisit auslchicago.org/residency or call 773-534-0129.

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Chicago, Illinois

Elementary Schools

1  The Chicago Academy

3  Lewis School of Excellence

4  Howe School of Excellence

5  Piccolo School of Excellence

6  Casals School of Excellence

8  Morton School of Excellence

9  Dodge Renaissance Academy

10  Herzl School of Excellence

11  Chalmers School of Excellence

13  Johnson School of Excellence

14  National Teachers Academy

16  Fuller School of Excellence

18  Marquette School of Excellence

19  Tarkington School of Excellence

20  Sherman School of Excellence

21  Dewey School of Excellence

22  Carter School of Excellence

23  Dulles School of Excellence

24  Stagg School of Excellence

25  Harvard School of Excellence

26  Deneen School of Excellence

27  O’Keeffe School of Excellence

28  Bradwell School of Excellence

29  Curtis School of Excellence

High Schools

2  Chicago Academy High School

7  Orr Academy High School

12  Collins Academy High School

15  Phillips Academy High School

17  Solorio Academy High School

About AUSLAUSL (Academy for Urban School Leadership), created in 2001, is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to improve student achievement in chronically failing schools, primarily in Chicago, through its disciplined transformation process, built on a foundation of specially trained AUSL teachers. AUSL currently manages 29 Chicago Public Schools serving over 17,000 students and has graduated over 650 residents from AUSL’s Chicago Teacher Residency.

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