Rhode Island Teaching Fellows

Rhode Island Teaching Fellows is a highly-selective alternate route to teaching certification, specifically designed for outstanding individuals who do not have a background in education. We are currently recruiting future teachers who will have at least a Bachelor’s degree in math, science, English, or a closely related field by June 15, 2010.

Rhode Island Teaching Fellows (RITF) recruits, trains, and certifies highly effective educators from a variety of professional and academic backgrounds. Fellows come from a diverse array of backgrounds and experiences, from recent college graduates to mid-career professionals. Teaching Fellows’ preparation will begin with a pre-service summer institute in 2010, and their development continues through RITF certification coursework during their first year of teaching (fall 2010-June 2011).

Rhode Island’s students need teachers who can bring their knowledge and expertise into the classroom and strengthen our students’ skills in general science, chemistry, physics, and biology. A staggering 83% of 11th grade students in Rhode Island scored below proficient on the NECAP Science Test*. Fellows who teach science will have the opportunity to open the door to the sciences for our students in high-needs classrooms across the state. Fellows will be instrumental in closing the achievement gap and cultivating the next generation of Rhode Island’s scientists.

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