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UW Madison Special Education Teacher Residency Program (TRP)

UW Madison Special Education Teacher Residency Program (TRP)

A partnership between University of Wisconsin-Madison, Department of Rehabilitation Psychology and Special Education (RPSE) and Milwaukee Public Schools

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Become a special educator and change lives in 14 months

SPECIAL EDUCATION

TEACHER RESIDENCY PROGRAM

SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER RESIDENCY PROGRAM

Become a special educator and change lives in 14 months

Interested in becoming a special education teacher and supporting youth with disabilities to reach their full potential? In 14 months, you will graduate from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a master’s degree in special education and Wisconsin Cross-Categorical Special Education licensure.

• Generous living stipend of at least $55,335
• Full academic year teaching residency in Milwaukee Public Schools
• Eligible for the Teacher Pledge, which covers the cost of tuition
• Graduate coursework offered at convenient times, leading to a master’s degree from UW-Madison
• Three-year commitment to teach in MPS upon completion of the Residency year
• Ongoing induction support provided

Interested in Applying?

This year’s cohort (2025-26) will start summer 2025. Applications are now open. This year, we are offering an early decision application deadline of Dec. 15, 2024.

Learn How to Apply

Questions about the program?

Email Rebekka Olsen at rsolsen@wisc.edu.