Residency at a Glance
Get a quick look at what to expect from the Residency Pathway.
Two Semesters
Paid Residency
Partial Salary and Benefits
Cooperating Teacher and Field Supervisor
August/September or January
Learn Alongside a Cooperating Teacher
Is the Residency Pathway Right for You?
The Residency Pathway may be a strong fit if you want more time learning alongside an experienced educator before leading a classroom independently. You will spend two semesters gaining classroom experience with a cooperating teacher while completing your certification requirements.
Unlike the Internship Pathway, the Residency Pathway provides an extended supported teaching experience. You receive partial salary and benefits while developing your classroom practice with guidance from a cooperating teacher and certified field supervisor.
How the Residency Pathway Works
Follow the pathway from preparation to classroom experience and certification.
Complete Your Preparation Requirements
Begin your Inspire Texas coursework and complete the requirements needed to move toward classroom placement.
Secure an Eligible Residency Placement
Residency candidates obtain an appropriate classroom placement. Region 4 provides district matching and support as you move toward placement.
Begin Your Paid Residency
Once your residency begins, you spend two semesters learning alongside a cooperating teacher while continuing to complete your certification requirements.
Receive Support in the Classroom
A cooperating teacher and certified field supervisor provide guidance as you develop your classroom practice throughout the residency.
Complete Your Certification Requirements
Continue completing Inspire Texas program requirements and the remaining certification steps as you work toward recommendation
for your Texas teaching certificate.
Support Throughout Your Residency
Your pathway includes resources and support designed to help you prepare for certification and grow in the classroom.
Test Preparation
Access test preparation tools through 240 Tutoring or Certify Teacher.
Field-Based Experience
Complete required field-based experience as part of your preparation for the classroom.
District Matching Support
Receive support as you connect with school systems and work toward securing an eligible residency placement.
Field Supervisor Coaching
Work with a certified field supervisor who provides guidance throughout your classroom experience.
Build your classroom skills with support along the way.
Inspire Texas combines certification preparation with an extended classroom experience alongside a cooperating teacher.
Program Cost and Payment Options
Choose the payment option that works best for your path into the classroom.
Pay the pathway fee in full.
Pay $100 per month until your paid residency begins. The remaining balance is then paid through interest-free installments over nine months.
Ready to Begin Your Residency Pathway?
Take the next step toward becoming a certified Texas teacher with Region 4 Inspire Texas.