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The Teacher Residency Program is an alternate route to elementary certification that embraces a different approach to attract and retain teachers of color (residents) in Connecticut.

06/23/2026

Future Educator Spotlight: Damani ⭐

"I feel very ready to take this on."

Damani is a current resident in our Elementary cohort whose confidence, dedication, and passion for teaching are helping her move forward every day. As she completes her residency in Bristol, CT, she's embracing each opportunity to grow, learn, and prepare for a successful career in the classroom. Join us in cheering her on as she continues toward becoming the teacher every student deserves!

Ready to start your own path in education?
Apply here: https://www.ct-trp.org/resident-application/

06/19/2026

Honor. Reflect. Celebrate.

Juneteenth reminds us that freedom and opportunity are not just historical ideals; they are daily commitments. At the Connecticut Teacher Residency Program, we honor the resilience, brilliance, and contributions of Black educators, students, and communities while continuing the work of building classrooms where every learner belongs.

06/11/2026

Congratulations to TRP Program Coach Victoria Whaley on her shining star!

The CREC Shining Star award is a great opportunity for employees to acknowledge their fellow coworkers in all of our schools and programs!

Tori received a Shining Star award in recognition of her valuable contributions and participation in the Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE) Dyslexia Working Group. Congratulations, Tori!🎊🎉

CREC - Capitol Region Education Council

06/09/2026

Congratulations to TRP’s own Jared Willis on being named Teacher of the Year at Ana Grace Academy of the Arts Middle School!

This well-deserved recognition reflects Jared’s dedication, passion, and commitment to making a lasting impact on his students every day. We’re proud to celebrate this incredible achievement and grateful to have him as part of the TRP family. We love to see our Alumni shine bright! ⭐

Join us in congratulating Jared on this outstanding honor!

06/05/2026

Exciting News!

CREC has officially earned national accreditation from the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) at both the initial-licensure and advanced levels—a significant achievement that recognizes the excellence and impact of its educator preparation programs.

This prestigious accreditation confirms that CREC meets the highest national standards for preparing future educators through rigorous training, strong clinical partnerships, continuous improvement, and measurable program outcomes.

What does this mean for aspiring and current educators?

✔Greater confidence in the quality and credibility of CREC's programs
✔Enhanced opportunities through nationally recognized educator preparation pathways
✔Continued support for diversifying Connecticut's teacher workforce
✔Strengthened programs like the Connecticut Teacher Residency Program (CT TRP) and the Advanced Alternate Route to Certification (AARC)
✔Increased assurance for school districts, candidates, and stakeholders that graduates are prepared to make an impact in the classroom

Since its launch in 2019, CT TRP has prepared aspiring educators through a paid residency model that combines rigorous coursework, classroom experience, and district partnerships to create pathways for non-certified candidates to become highly qualified teachers. The CAEP accreditation designation further strengthens CREC’s and CT TRP’s ability to recruit future educators and assure candidates, school districts, and stakeholders that CREC’s educator preparation programs meet the highest standards of excellence.

This milestone reinforces CREC's commitment to innovation, equity, and excellence in education while helping address critical teacher shortages across the state. Congratulations to everyone whose dedication made this achievement possible!

Learn more in the full press release here: https://www.crec.org/news/articles.php?d=05.18.2026

CREC - Capitol Region Education Council
Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation

06/01/2026

WELCOME COHORT 8 💙

TRP proudly welcomed Cohort 8 residents and mentors for Orientation!

Seeing how far this program has come and the impact it continues to make year after year is truly inspiring! We are incredibly grateful for the support of our partners and community, whose commitment helps make each new cohort possible. A special thank you to CT’s 2025 Teacher of the Year, Brian Betesh for stopping by and talking to our new residents!

We can’t wait to see all that Cohort 8 will accomplish. Their journey is just beginning, and we know they are ready to make a meaningful difference.

Welcome Cohort 8! Here's to a year of growth, leadership, and impact!

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Cooperative Educational Services
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05/25/2026

Honoring our heroes, inspiring our future.

This Memorial Day, the Connecticut Teacher Residency Program remembers the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country. We are proud to cultivate a new generation of educators who embody their spirit of service.

05/19/2026

TRP IN ACTION 💙

From TRP classrooms to leading classrooms, we are thrilled to have alumni and a former mentor teacher making an impact at Mystic River Magnet School. The future is bright with educators like these leading the way.

Full-circle moments like this remind us why our work matters. This is truly the kind of impact we strive for every day!

05/08/2026

TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK 💙📝

To celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week, we asked residents and alumni to share the story of an educator who made a lasting difference in their lives. For Sarah Hart of Cohort 7, one teacher continues to stand out.

Yolanda Norris (Ms. Grant): More Than a Teacher

"For me it would be my high school Hairdressing, Barbering, and Cosmetology instructor Yolanda Norris (Ms. Grant). She will forever be one of the best teachers I’ve ever had! She not only taught me so much about cosmetology but was there for me and that meant the world to me. Her dedication encouraged me so much. She showed me how important it is to have meaningful relationships with your students because I can say for a fact that her students looked to her as more than a teacher. I still remember so many things she’s taught me till this day, that’s how you know how much of an impact she’s made on me."

The connections teachers build go far beyond the classroom—and can last a lifetime.

05/07/2026

TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK 💙📝

In celebration of Teacher Appreciation Week, we invited residents and alumni to highlight an educator who helped shape their journey. For Kiana Beamon of Cohort 3, one teacher’s impact stands out.

Dwight Sharpe: Inspiring What’s Possible

"Dwight Sharpe was my middle school math teacher—and the first educator I ever had who looked like me at the front of the classroom. Until then, I knew I wanted to teach; seeing him made me believe I actually could.

Mr. Sharpe had a rare ability to connect with students in ways others didn’t. He made math feel engaging and genuinely fun for the first time. Even now, we cross paths at local education events, and those moments remind me how lasting his influence has been. I carry that example with me every day, pushing myself to be the kind of teacher he was for me—for my own students."

Moments like these show how representation and connection can leave a lifelong impact.

Picture 1: Kiana Beamon, Picture 2: Dwight Sharpe

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