The Albuquerque Teacher Residency Partnership
The College of Education & Human Sciences at the University of New Mexico (UNM), the Albuquerque Public School District (APS) and the Albuquerque Teachers Federation (ATF) have a long history of collaboration focusing on improving education for students. The on-going goal of all three organizations has been to ensure all students have equal access to high-quality teachers. UNM, APS, and ATF developed and implemented a residency pathway, the Albuquerque Teacher Residency Partnership (ATRP), to improve the preparation and retention of effective, diverse teachers for high-need schools. Elementary and Secondary Teacher Residents work with and receive intensive mentoring from APS classroom teachers in a co-teaching partnership.
All ATRP Residents receive an annual stipend to support their studies, off-set tuition costs, and assist with cost-of-living expenses. This stipend is considered taxable income.
In addition, Teacher Candidates may complete their Master's Degree coursework through the UNM College of Education & Human Sciences in Elementary or Secondary Education.
For questions concerning ATRP or DPTR, Please contact Dr. Marjori Krebs at coehsrp@unm.edu
ATRP Mission
The Albuquerque Teacher Residency Partnership recruits, prepares, and supports caring, committed, competent, and diverse teachers for students in Albuquerque Public Schools.
ATRP Vision
Because all children, youth, and families deserve an engaging, collaborative, and integrated education and personalized support for success:
- ATRP integrates rigorous academic coursework and theory with focused clinical experiences in ABC Community Schools with carefully selected exemplary co-teachers.
- ATRP aspiring teachers are well prepared to inspire students, empower learning, and work within diverse communities.
- ATRP guides transformative teaching and learning experiences, shapes teacher practices to affirm and intentionally center the intersectional identities of all stakeholders, and works to build a more inclusive and just society.
ATRP Core Values
- Teachers matter.
Quality teaching profoundly impacts students’ lifelong success. - Teaching is a profession.
Like medicine and law, teaching combines theoretical knowledge with practical application. Committed Teacher Residents can learn to be effective teachers for all students through sustained clinical experiences. - Teacher preparation and development integrates research, theory, and practice.
University faculty, co-teachers, school leaders, and residents exist as a collaborative community of practice. - Collaborative leadership drives school improvement.
All voices are valued in the decision-making process. - Equity and social justice must be at the center of educational practices.
All students are valued for their identity and intersectionality. - Students deserve and are enriched by teachers who reflect their diversity.
Intentional recruitment and retention of teachers of color purposefully creates a diverse teacher workforce. - Relationships among teachers and students is the foundation of teaching and learning.
Teaching and learning occurs through intentional, meaningful engagement with colleagues, students, families, communities, and stakeholders. - Reflection and inquiry drive student growth.
Teachers and learners rigorously question themselves, their practices, and the world around them and reflect on past actions for future improvement. - Growth and development for students and teachers occurs over time.
Learning, learning how to learn, and learning how to teach well are lifelong endeavors.
Our Partnership
The Albuquerque Teacher Residency Partnership is founded on a strong collaborative relationship between APS, UNM, and ATF with the shared vision of educating high-potential, aspiring teachers who are invested in making a measurable and sustainable change toward equal education.
UNM oversees the implementation of the program and facilitates program instruction. APS facilitates the placement of Teacher Residents in Title I, ABC Community School classrooms with expert co-teachers. ATF provides Teacher Residents and Co-Teachers professional learning opportunities. All partners work in conjunction with the APS Board of Education and the UNM College of Education & Human Sciences.
ATRP Coursework
ATRP Teacher Candidates participate in teaching methodology courses in the first summer of the program, followed by continued methodology courses, field experience, and seminar. In the final spring semester of the program, students concentrate on their field experience and seminar courses. In this final semester, teacher residents will be teaching all of their co-teachers classes, ideally beginning at spring break through the end of the APS school year.
Master’s Degree Coursework
Once teacher residents have completed their licensure courses, they can use many of those licensure courses as electives to complete their MA Degrees. Teacher residents work with faculty advisors to complete their MA Programs.
Tuition and Fees
Tuition and Fees for 24 credits to complete Licensure Coursework to become a teacher in APS: Approximately $9,000
Tuition and Fees for 32-33 credits to complete the above licensure requirements and coursework to complete the Master’s Degree: Approximately $13,000
Other Fees
- $60 – MA Program Application Fee (one-time, non-refundable)
- $125 - TK20 Fee (one-time)
- $5 Field Placement Fee (each semester)
- $15 Technology Fee (each semester)
Testing Requirements
PRAXIS testing is required for all licensed teachers. All ATRP Applicants MUST pass the PRAXIS Basic Skills Tests (Reading, Writing, and Mathematics) prior to being accepted into ATRP. Secondary Education applicants must pass an additional test in their content area. Additional PRAXIS tests are required when applying to the State of New Mexico for licensure.
Please visit: https://www.ets.org/praxis/about/fees/ to learn about PRAXIS.
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Elementary Education PRAXIS Testing Requirements
Passing Scores Must Be Provided Before Admission to ATRP
PRAXIS Basic Skills: Reading (5713), Writing (5723), and Mathematics (5733), OR All 3 tests combined (5752)
Secondary Education PRAXIS Testing Requirements
Passing Scores Provided to UNM before beginning the Final Semester of Full Time Student Teaching
PRAXIS Basic Skills: Reading (5713), Writing (5723), and Mathematics (5733)—OR All 3 Tests Combined (5752)
AND
PRAXIS Secondary Content Knowledge: English Language Arts (5038), Social Science (5081), Mathematics (5161), General Science (5435), French: World Languages (5174), German: World Languages (5183), OR Spanish: World Languages (5195)
To Register for Tests or for More Information Visit
PRAXIS: www.ets.org/praxis/nm/requirements/
Information on the PRAXIS Fee Waiver: https://www.ets.org/praxis/about/fees/fee_waivers
Test Preparation Support
- UNM College of Education & Human Sciences: coehs.unm.edu/praxis (Free access)
- Khan Academy: khanacademy.org/prep/praxis-core (Free access)
- Study.com (Payment required)
Please visit: https://www.ets.org/praxis/nm
Meet the Team
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