Program Eligibility
To qualify for the Teacher Residency Program, you need to qualify for the UW-Madison master’s program first! For our master’s program, we require:
- a bachelor’s degree with a 3.0 GPA or higher (if it’s below 3.0, please contact us to discuss)
- 2 letters of recommendation
- a statement of purpose explaining why you’re interested in becoming a special education teacher, including experiences in education and/or working with people with disabilities. Please mention that you are interested in TRP in your statement.
- current resume
- no GRE is required.
To then qualify for the Teacher Residency Program (TRP), you need to:
- be a U.S. citizen
- not currently be in a licensed position within Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS)
- agree to work in special education within MPS for 3 years after graduation
- apply to and be hired by Milwaukee Public Schools. Here is the posting for the Teacher Resident position.
Ready to Apply or Have Questions?
This year, we are offering an early decision application deadline of Dec. 15, 2024. Applications for this year’s cohort (2025-26) starting summer 2025, are now live!
To be considered for this year’s cohort, you will need to complete both of the following steps:
- Apply to UW-Madison graduate school. Make sure to apply for the summer 2025 term and mention in your personal statement that you are interested in the TRP Program. Apply online.
- Apply to Milwaukee Public Schools online by searching Job ID #1028496. The job title is TEACHER – SPECIAL ED RESIDENTS (UW-MADISON TEACHER RESIDENCY PROGRAM).
Have questions about the process? Please email Rebekka Olsen at rsolsen@wisc.edu.