Rhode Island College and Blackstone Valley Prep (BVP) Mayoral Academy have partnered to offer a unique yearlong paid residency for students pursuing dual certification in Elementary Education or Early Childhood Education and Special Education. Residents selected by a competitive application process will be placed in co-teaching role at BVP Elementary, grades 1-4. As many as 6 residents will be selected.

The application process is competitive; the the application deadline is March 4, 2013. Candidates must commit to working full-time during BVP's extended year, which begins August 5, 2013 with a 3 week teacher induction and ends June 26, 2014. BVP workdays are 7:30am-4:30pm, with additional grading and planning beyond these hours. Generally, school holidays follow the traditional RI school calendar. With 10-12% of BVP scholars with an IEP, Residents will have the opportunity to co-teach in an inclusion classroom and work closely with both the classroom teacher and special educator. A $10,000 stipend will be paid out over the course of the academic year and Residents will receive a laptop and cell phone to communicate with the BVP team and families.

About Blackstone Valley Prep (BVP) Mayoral Academy

Blackstone Valley Prep (BVP) Mayoral Academy is a network of tuition-free public schools chartered by the Rhode Island Department of Education. As a growing network of schools, BVP offers a high quality public school choice to the families of Lincoln, Cumberland, Central Falls and Pawtucket and currently serves 770 scholars in grades K-3 and 5-7. Next year it will serve scholars in grades K-8. The school culture is founded on the core PRIDE values: Perseverance, Respect, Integrity, Discipline and Enthusiasm. Scholars, families and staff are expected to live and implement these in their daily work. The homerooms are named after the alma maters of the staff, including URI, Brown University, RIC and colleges nationwide. Supported by the unyielding commitment to the belief that all children can achieve, BVP knows its “students” are really scholars who will one day graduate from college.

1. Full name *This question is required.

2. RIC email: *This question is required. This question requires a valid email address.

3. Verification that you are student teaching in ELED fall 2013, (this includes Early Childhood) /SPED spring 2014,
(this is a requirement for the residency). If you need a Middle Level Special Education placement you may not qualify for this Residency. Please contact Eileen Sullivan if you need a Middle Level SPED placement to talk about the options. *This question is required.

Yes, I am scheduled to student teach in ELED fall 2012 and SPED spring 2013

4. What does a college prep classroom look and sound like? *This question is required.

5. Why do you want to participate in a year-long teacher residency program? *This question is required.

6. Describe a challenge (personal or professional) you have faced and the steps you took to overcome it. *This question is required.

7. How have you supported mild/moderate students with special needs to achieve academic success (during a practicum, volunteer opportunity, part-time employment, etc)? *This question is required.

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About Blackstone Valley Prep (BVP) Mayoral Academy