General Program Questions
Q. When does the upcoming cohort start?
A. Applications for each cohort are accepted and reviewed through July 31st. The cohort begins coursework in Fall semester.
Q. What is the resident's schedule like?
A. Residents are in their student teaching classroom Mondays-Thursdays and coursework is held at a BCSD school site on Fridays, leaving evenings and weekends free.
Q. How does KUTR help graduates obtain teaching positions with BCSD after the program?
A. KUTR grads are given priority employment and are required to commit to at least 2 years teaching for BCSD. Residents are supported through the application process by the program's coordinators in the Spring semester before completion of program. KUTR offers a carefully aligned pathway and coursework that prepares them specifically for teaching in BCSD.
Q.What kinds of people does KUTR look for when selecting residents?
A. We look for highly motivated, responsible, professional, and collaborative individuals who have a passion for educating the diverse population of BCSD students.
Q. Does KUTR place Residents in all grade levels and subject areas?
A. Yes, KUTR Residents spend half of the academic year in a primary (K-2) classroom and the other half in an intermediate classroom (3-5). Residents also have the option to spend 15 days in a middle school classroom in their Spring semester.
Q. What grade-levels will I be able to teach after the participating in KUTR?
A. Our grads are primarily earning their multiple subject teaching credential that will allow them to teach self contained K-6. Residents are also given the opportunity to add on a single subject credential which would allow them to teach in a single subject classroom.
A. Applications for each cohort are accepted and reviewed through July 31st. The cohort begins coursework in Fall semester.
Q. What is the resident's schedule like?
A. Residents are in their student teaching classroom Mondays-Thursdays and coursework is held at a BCSD school site on Fridays, leaving evenings and weekends free.
Q. How does KUTR help graduates obtain teaching positions with BCSD after the program?
A. KUTR grads are given priority employment and are required to commit to at least 2 years teaching for BCSD. Residents are supported through the application process by the program's coordinators in the Spring semester before completion of program. KUTR offers a carefully aligned pathway and coursework that prepares them specifically for teaching in BCSD.
Q.What kinds of people does KUTR look for when selecting residents?
A. We look for highly motivated, responsible, professional, and collaborative individuals who have a passion for educating the diverse population of BCSD students.
Q. Does KUTR place Residents in all grade levels and subject areas?
A. Yes, KUTR Residents spend half of the academic year in a primary (K-2) classroom and the other half in an intermediate classroom (3-5). Residents also have the option to spend 15 days in a middle school classroom in their Spring semester.
Q. What grade-levels will I be able to teach after the participating in KUTR?
A. Our grads are primarily earning their multiple subject teaching credential that will allow them to teach self contained K-6. Residents are also given the opportunity to add on a single subject credential which would allow them to teach in a single subject classroom.
Application Questions
Q. What are the minimum qualifications to apply?
A. Students must have completed their pre-requisite, foundational coursework, passed the CBEST, and the multiple subject CSETs to be eligible.
Q. What is the application timeline for the program?
A. Applications will be accepted and reviewed for the year up until July 31st, however, applications are accepted at anytime during the year as we keep in touch with possible recruits for later cohorts.
A. Students must have completed their pre-requisite, foundational coursework, passed the CBEST, and the multiple subject CSETs to be eligible.
Q. What is the application timeline for the program?
A. Applications will be accepted and reviewed for the year up until July 31st, however, applications are accepted at anytime during the year as we keep in touch with possible recruits for later cohorts.
Financial Aid Questions
Financial Aid opportunities are case-by-case and unique to each student, therefore, any questions regarding Financial Aid need to go directly through that office.
*This does not include the $17,000 scholarship and stipend monies, as these are granted to all KUTR cohort members.
*This does not include the $17,000 scholarship and stipend monies, as these are granted to all KUTR cohort members.
