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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