Welcome
If you are passionate about social justice — about teaching for change — changing lives, communities, and student outcomes — then RTR is where you need to be.
RTR is a highly selective graduate teacher residency program that recruits, trains, and supports teachers for high-needs and hard-to-staff schools. RTR residents learn alongside our top district teachers for an entire year while earning a graduate degree from Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU). Yet, our support does not stop there. Our graduates receive one-on-one training with a content-specific career coach throughout the first two years of their teaching careers. With RTR, residents gain the skills and the experience to positively impact the lives of students from historically marginalized communities. Join us to make a difference.
We have several pathways available
elementary
general special education
adapted special education
secondary English
secondary math
secondary science
secondary social studies
We fully cover tuition for our students
plus $5,000 stipend
plus an additional $4,000 stipend for science and math residents
plus $382/month for Petersburg residents who live in Petersburg
We are now accepting applications for Cohort 13
coursework will begin in summer 2023
the residency will take place during the 2023-24 school year
the final application deadline is March 31, 2023
Elementary Track
Grades kindergarten to fifth grade.
Secondary Track
Content areas such as biology, chemistry, earth science, physics, English, math, and social studies at the middle and high school levels.
Special Education Track
Special education at the elementary, middle and high school levels.
We prepare teachers who are passionate about and committed to teaching students in high-needs and hard-to-staff schools.
We are about leveling the playing field for all students. If you are passionate about social justice and equity education, start this journey with us.
Resident life is intensive and demanding, but most of all, fulfilling. Learn more about what it takes to be a RTR resident.
If you are passionate about social justice — about teaching for change — about changing lives, communities, and student outcomes — then RTR is where you need to be.
We are now recruiting for Clinical Resident Coaches (in-service teachers who serve as mentors to our residents) for the 2023-2024 school year!