COEHS District Partner Teacher Residency (DPTR)
What is DPTR?
Teacher residency is a paid year-long rigorous guided apprenticeship with an experienced co-teacher. Residencies occur in partner Districts or Charter Schools that intend to employ the resident for three years post-residency. With funding from the New Mexico Legislature, the COEHS partners with several surrounding districts and charter schools to prepare teachers specifically to teach in these programs. Each year's funding must be approved by the New Mexico State Legislature.
National Center for Teacher Residencies (NCTR) State Policies to Support Teacher Residencies: An Overview is a new publication featuring the State of New Mexico and its policies to support teacher residencies.
Download the DPTR Information Flyer
Applications will continue to be accepted until all residency placements are filled.
Apply to become a Teacher Resident
Applications for the 2025-2026 residency year will open on October 15.
Apply to become DPTR Co-Teacher
(For Licensed Teachers)
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DPTR Partner Districts & Charter Schools
(continually being updated)
- Albuquerque Public Schools
- Belen Consolidated Schools
- Bernalillo Public Schools
- East Mountain High School
- Farmington Municipal Schools
- Gallup-McKinley County Schools
- Haak'u Community Academy (near Acoma)
- Health Leadership High School
- Pueblo of Laguna Department of Education
- Los Lunas Schools
- Mark Armijo Academy Charter School
- Mountain Mahogany Community School (in Albuquerque)
- Native American Community Academy
- Rio Rancho Public Schools
- Sandia Preparatory Academy
- Siembra Leadership High School (in Albuquerque)
- St. Charles Catholic School (Albuquerque)
| Funding Source | Potential $$ | Details | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
Teacher Preparation Affordability Scholarship (TPA) | Up to $6,000 per year over 2 semesters | Funding only for "unmet financial need" as determined by FAFSA application | |
Grow Your Own Teachers Scholarship (GYOT) | Up to $3,000 per semester | Must have been an Educational Assistant in New Mexico for a minimum of 2 years | |
TEACH Grant | Up to $4,000 per year | Must agree to teach in a high-need subject area in a high-need school for a minimum of 4 years | |
New Mexico Legislative Lottery Scholarship | Tuition funding | For Undergraduates only for up to 7 semesters. | |
Opportunity Scholarship | Tuition and fees | For Undergraduates only—1st Degree | |
Nusenda Scholarship (EAs only) | Funding varies | Must have been an Educational Assistant in New Mexico for a minimum of 2 years | APS Education Foundation: Nusenda Credit Union Scholarship |
New Mexico Workforce Connection | Tuition, fees, testing fees, books, etc. | Must be financially eligible. | Call Workforce Connection at 505-843-1907 to meet with a case worker to determine your eligibility. |
District Partner Teacher Residency (DPTR) | $35,000 stipend for 1 full year of clinical preparation. (Depends on approval of state funding) | Must a) apply to a District Partner Teacher Residency, b) complete a full year of clinical preparation, c) must agree to teach in your district for another 3 years. | Visit the COEHS DPTR Website and complete the application. |
Native American Teacher Preparation Program | Support for tuition, books, etc. | Must be of Native American descent | Visit the NATPP website |
HB 2 Paid Student Teaching | $10,450 stipend full-time student teaching semester. (Depends on approval of state funding) | Must be participating in full-time (5 days per week) student teaching. May NOT be Teacher-of-Record | Visit the COEHS Paid Student Teaching website and complete the application |
