Indiana State University is playing a leading role in preparing the next generation of teachers through its residency partnership with the Vigo County School Corporation. Funded by a $225,000 annual grant from the state of Indiana, the program places Indiana State education majors in year-long, paid residencies where they gain hands-on classroom experience alongside mentor teachers. Participants say the residency makes them more confident and prepared to manage their own classrooms, giving them an edge as they begin their careers. Graduates like Kaitlyn David, now a first-grade teacher at Terre Town Elementary, credit Indiana State University’s program with easing their transition into full-time teaching and building strong connections within their schools.
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Currently 17 Indiana State students are participating in this teacher residency program across two districts.