COEHS District Partner Teacher Residency (DPTR)

We invite you to apply for the DPTR Teacher Residency Program!

Applications are now open.

Below are the dates for our Zoom Information Sessions on DPTR.
Please log on and join us to learn more!

Saturday, October 18 10:00 a.m.
Wednesday, November 5 5:00 p.m.
Monday, December 1 4:00 p.m.
Thursday, December 11 2:00 p.m.
Wednesday, January 7 3:00 p.m.
Thursday, January 22 5:00 p.m.
Thursday, February 5 1:00 p.m.
Friday, February 13 10:00 a.m.

Below is the Zoom Link for all these sessions:

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https://unm.zoom.us/j/5055066226

Meeting ID: 505 506 6226
Thank you for your interest in serving the children of New Mexico as a teacher!!

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.

Am I Eligible for DPTR?

You are eligible for DPTR if you meet the following qualifications:

  1. You are or will be admitted to a COEHS Licensure Program accepting Teacher Residents.
  2. You WILL be in your final year of your licensure program in Fall of 2026 and Spring of 2027.
  3. You WILL be interested in AND eligible for employment with your Residency district or charter school following your completion of your residency work.
  4. You WILL agree to be hired in your Residency district or charter school and remain for an additional 3 years as a full-time employee.
  5. You do NOT hold a Level 1 or Level 1A Teaching License.
  6. You will NOT serve as teacher-of-record during your Residency Year.

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.

DPTR Mission, Vision & Core Values

MISSION STATEMENT

The District Partner Teacher Residency collaboratively recruits, prepares, and supports caring, committed, high quality, diverse educators for PK-12 students in New Mexico.

Download the DPTR Mission, Vision, and Values PDF

The Time is Now: Strengthening New Mexico's Educator Preparation Systems

Since 2022, New Mexico has been leading the nation in addressing teacher workforce needs, buildig a coherent, interconnected educator preparation system with multiple high-quality onramps into the profession, from high school through career changers. Click here to read the full report..

Books, Book Chapters, and Articles

Read about where University of New Mexico (UNM) College of Education & Human Sciences (COEHS) District Partner Teacher Residencies (DPTR) has been featured.

Special Residency Opportunity for Graduate Licensure Students in Special Education at UNM!

Earn a full teacher’s salary ($56,000)

+ Benefits for your Residency Year
+ Full tuition and fees paid for all licensure courses

District Options:

Albuquerque Public Schools
Earn a full teacher’s salary ($56,000+)
+ Health and Retirement Benefits for your Residency Year
+ Full tuition and fees paid for all licensure courses

Rio Rancho Public Schools
Earn a full teacher’s salary ($56,000+)
+ Health and Retirement Benefits for your Residency Year
+ Full tuition and fees paid for all licensure courses

Solare Collegiate Charter School ($62,000 salary)
+ Health and Retirement Benefits for your Residency Year

Coursework begins Summer 2026, Residency Year 2026-2027

Contact Program Coordinator Sarah Vogt for more information ( svogt@unm.edu)

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Download the DPTR Information Flyer

Apply to become a Teacher Resident

Signing Bonus Opportunity

If you are accepted by March 31, 2026 into your Licensure Program AND a DPTR District or Charter School

You will receive special signing bonus funding!

Apply to become DPTR Co-Teacher
(For Licensed Teachers)

Co-Teaching Foundations Training Videos & Documents

Required for Completion & Submission: "Share Your Thoughts" Reflection Document

Packet to Download to Support Video Viewing

DPTR Principal Information Session

Fall 2025 Principal Info Session Video

PowerPoint for Principal Info Session

Looking for help?

Schedule an advising appointment

DPTR Partner Districts & Charter Schools

(continually being updated)

2026-2027 District & Charter School Licensure Areas

https://www.aps.edu/

  • Early Childhood (PK-3)
  • Elementary (K-8)
  • Secondary: English/Language Arts (7-12)
  • Secondary: Mathematics (7-12)
  • Secondary: Science (7-12)
  • Secondary: Social Studies (7-12)
  • Special Education (PK-12)
  • Bilingual Education (K-12)
  • Music (K-12)
  • Visual Arts (K-12)

https://www.abqse.org/

  • Elementary (k-8)
  • Secondary: English/Language Arts (7-12)
  • Secondary: Mathematics (7-12)
  • Secondary: Science (7-12)
  • Secondary: Social Studies (7-12)
  • Special Education (PK-12)
  • Early Childhood (Preschool-Grade 3)
  • Music (K-12) 
  • Bilingual Education (k-12)

https://www.beleneagles.org/

  • Early Childhood (PK-3)
  • Elementary (K-8)
  • Secondary: Mathematics (7-12)
  • Special Education (PK-12)
  • Bilingual Education (K-12)

https://eastmountain.org/

  • Secondary: Mathematics (7-12)
  • Secondary: Science (7-12)
  • Special Education (PK-12)

https://healthleadershiphighschool.org/

  • Secondary: Mathematics (7-12)
  • Special Education (PK-12)
  • Bilingual Education (k-12)

https://www.mountainmahogany.org/

  • Elementary (K-8)
  • Early Childhood (PK-3)
  • Special Education (PK-12)

https://www.rfkcharter.com/

  • Secondary: Mathematics (7-12)
  • Secondary: Science (7-12)
  • Special Education (7-12)

https://www.rrps.net/

  • Elementary (k-8)
  • Secondary: Mathematics (7-12)
  • Secondary: Science (7-12)
  • Secondary: Social Studies (7-12)
  • Music (K-12)

ttps://www.solarecollegiate.org/

  • Elementary (K-8)
  • Secondary: English/Language Arts (7-12)
  • Secondary: Mathematics (7-12)
  • Secondary: Science (7-12)
  • Secondary: Social Studies (7-12)
  • Special Education (PK-12)

https://www.southvalleyacademy.org/

  • Secondary: English/Language Arts (7-12)
  • Secondary: Mathematics (7-12)
  • Secondary: Science (7-12)
  • Secondary: Social Studies (7-12)
  • Special Education (PK-12)
  • Music (K-12)
  • Visual Arts (K-12)

Program Overview

  • Each District/Charter School in the DPTR is a unique partnership between College of Education & Human Sciences and select Districts and Charter Schools

  • Teacher Residents complete methods courses and student teaching in 2-3 semesters (Fall & Spring, or Fall, Spring & Summer)

  • Residents receive a stipend of $35,000 over the course of Fall and Spring semesters.

    • This stipend is taxable income. Residents will receive a Form 1098 for tax purposes.

    • Please understand the implications for your other financial assistance such as financial aid, supplemental income, supplemental housing allowances, child support, or other financial implications.

    • You may choose to use these funds for tuition, or securing other supports and scholarships to pay this tuition. See Financial Supports for Teacher Candidates below.

    • You may choose to opt out of funding for your Residency Year and still receive the benefits of being a teacher resident. 

  • Each partner District and Charter School has an expectation to hire each Resident once they receive licensure along with a positive recommendation from the Residency School. Please note this is not a guarantee.

  • Residents agree to teach in their partner District or Charter School for a minimum of 3 years as licensed teachers in K-12 schools.

  • Residents are discouraged from holding jobs outside of DPTR teaching and coursework responsibilities.

Program Documents

DPTR Program Basics: Undergraduate Elementary Education

DPTR Program Basics: Graduate Certificate in Elementary Education with K-8 Licensure

DPTR Program Basics: Graduate Certificate in Seconday Education with 7-12 Licensure

DPTR Handbook 2026-2027

Download the DPTR Handbook

  • Graduate Programs
    • Graduate Certificate in Elementary Education with K-8 Licensure
    • Graduate Certificate in Secondary Education with 7-12 Licensure
    • MA in Special Education (including licensure coursework)
    • Art Education (K-12)
    • Music Education (K-12)
  • Undergraduate Programs
    • Elementary Education BSED
    • Secondary Education BAED/BSED
    • Special Education Dual Licensure (Special Education & Elementary Education)
    • Art Education (K-12)
    • Physical Education (K-12) [DELETE PHYSICAL EDUCATION]
    • Family & Child Studies: Early Childhood (PK-Grade 3)

SUMMER

Coursework:

  • Some programs require summer coursework in June and July.

FALL

Coursework:

  • Family & Child Studies: Early Childhood (PK-Grade 3): Coursework Mondays
  • Elementary Education: Coursework Mondays, weekday evenings, and online.
  • Secondary Education: Coursework Mondays, weekday evenings and online.
  • Special Education (Graduate Level): Coursework Mondays afternoons and weekday evenings.
  • Other Programs: Consult your Faculty Advisor for Coursework requirements.

Field Experience:

Time in classroom begins with the District Professional Learning Days for Teachers in late July or early August, depending on the Residency school’s start date for teachers. Residents serve in classrooms through the final day of the district or charter school calendar.

Full year in a PK-12 classroom following the school calendar for the entire PK-12 school year for the full teacher day on all Tuesdays-Fridays, following your school calendar.

  • Early Childhood Multicultural Education (PK-3): Tuesdays-Fridays
  • Elementary Education: Tuesdays-Fridays
  • Secondary Education: Tuesdays-Fridays
  • Special Education: Consult with your Faculty Advisor.

SPRING

Coursework:

  • Some programs require summer coursework in June and July.

SUMMER

Following your residency year, Residents are strongly encouraged to complete the Bilingual/TESOL Summer Institute.

  1. Register as a Student Teacher in the Field Services Portal — fieldservice.unm.edu
  2. Provide proof of a district-specific cleared background check, fingerprinting, and liability insurance required.
  3. Be prepared to spend a full year in a K-12 classroom following the school calendar for the entire full teacher day.
  4. If you are in a field experience placement currently, as a student teacher or as an educational assistant, for example, please know that we will expand your experiences by placing you in a new school for your Teacher Residency. This will provide you with even more networking and mentoring opportunities during your teacher preparation year!

If you are moving to Albuquerque, we recommend the following resources:

  1. American Campus Communities (ACC)

    They have a suite style dorm, Casa Del Rio, on campus, and apartment style dorms, Lobo Village, off campus.

  2. Off-Campus Housing

    This is a student-run housing website to assist you in comparing housing prices in Albuquerque.

  • True Partnership: DPTR partners co-construct and co-administer the Teacher Residency with UNM faculty.
  • An Award-Winning Residency – UNM COEHS is an experienced and award-winning residency partner. The Albuquerque Teacher Residency Program was formed in 2017 with a partnership among the COEHS, Albuquerque Public Schools, and the Albuquerque Teachers Federation. ATRP was awarded the Billy G. Dixon Distinguished Program in Teacher Preparation in the US in 2022 by the Association of Teacher Educators.
  • Residents agree to teach in their District or Charter School for a minimum of 3 years as licensed teachers in P-12 schools.
  • Each Principal and Co-Teacher who works with residents receives a $2,000 stipend.
  • $2,000 Stipend for mentoring a Teacher Resident for a full academic year.
  • Professional Development Opportunities with other Co-Teachers around the state.

Would you like to be a Co-Teacher?

Complete the Co-Teacher application form.

The Albuquerque Teacher Resident Program is now incorporated into the District Partners Teacher Residency program. ATRP was awarded the 2022 Billy G. Dixon Distinguished Program in Teacher Education.

The original webpage for ATRP is still live for archival purposes only. Interested Teacher Residents or Co-Teachers should refer to the applications on the DTPR page you are currently viewing.

Funding SourcePotential $$DetailsContact

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

UNM Financial Aid*

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

UNM Financial Aid*

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

UNM Financial Aid*

New Mexico Legislative Lottery Scholarship

Tuition funding

For Undergraduates only for up to 7 semesters.

UNM Financial Aid*

Opportunity Scholarship

Tuition and fees

For Undergraduates only—1st Degree

UNM Financial Aid*

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

A one-time stipend for the full-time student teaching semester (depending on approval of state funding.) Amount has not yet been confirmed.

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

DPTR partners with two national organizations to assist in creating, implementing, evaluating, and improving our program.

Apply to be a Teacher Resident

If you are applying for the residency for the first time, please submit your application using the "Apply to Become a Teacher Resident" link on this website.

If you have applied for the residency previously and would like to change your priorities, please REAPPLY using the "Apply to Become a Teacher Resident" link on this website.

Applications for the 2025-2026 residency year are CLOSED.

Apply to become a COEHS Residency Co-Teacher
(For Licensed Teachers)

Questions?  Email Dr. Marjori Krebs at coehsrp@unm.edu

Note: Information is subject to change.

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Professional Licensure Disclosure

Our program has determined it meets professional licensure requirements in the state of New Mexico. It has not determined it meets professional licensure requirements in any other state.