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​NETSERVE TEACHER RESIDENCY

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NetSERVE (Network for Sustained Educational Residencies that Value Equity) is a collaborative effort between Winthrop University, three partner school districts, and multiple state organizations to provide a unique teacher preparation opportunity for individuals interested in making a difference in South Carolina rural communities.

​​The Teacher Residency program is an accelerated pathway to teaching licensure offering an integrated academic and clinical experiences design, a $28,000 -$30,000 stipend supported year-long internship with a job guarantee, and a coaching and mentoring support network to help you prepare yourself for work with rural, high-needs schools and students.

Vision, Mission and Goals

Our mission is to address the shortage of teachers serving rural and high-need communities in South Carolina.  The vision we have is to connect highly motivated people who have undergraduate degrees that are not in education but who want to become teachers in rural, high-need communities with the quality, training, and support they need to complet the journey to serve.​
Specifically, we wish to
  1. Promote higher levels of P-12 learning
  2. Increase the number and effectiveness of teachers in our partner schools
  3. Provide better post-baccalaureate access to quality, clinical teacher preparation through an M.A.T. residency program

Partner Districts

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     Chester County School District
           www.chester.k12.sc.us 
     Chesterfield County School District
           www.chesterfieldschools.org
     Fairfield County School District
           www.fairfield1.org

Learn more about teaching in Chester:

Learn more about teaching in Fairfield:

Program Points of Distinction

  • 12 -18 Month Master of Arts in Teaching degree and South Carolina Teacher Certification
  • Discounted graduate course tuition rate for financial affordability
  • Year-long internship in a South Carolina public school with a seasoned mentor teacher
  • $28,000 and up to $30,000 in financial support for living expenses
  • Job guarantee with successful completion of the residency 
  • Co-teaching approach to learning that provides a true-to-life teaching experience
  • Community building emphasis to impact students from day one
  • Specialized curriculum to prepare for work with diverse learners
  • A degree and certification path that gives you both the skills and confidence to be an effective teacher
Use your knowledge and skills to make a difference in South Carolina communities!

Applications for the  spring 2024 cohort are being accepted.

​​"NetSERVE has one of the BEST support systems to become a teacher!  I can't wait to help students believe in themselves. "
Teacher Resident, Cohort 2
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