HBCU Seniors: Learn about PreK-12 Teaching Opportunities in Cincinnati
Visit Cincinnati February 19-22, 2024
Teach at a school where students of color can envision what’s possible for them because their teachers have similar backgrounds and experiences.
You will have a life-long impact on the lives of children.
For questions about applying for the trip to Cincinnati, please contact Paige Lindy at 513.443.9142 or paige@accelerategreatschools.org.
Visit Attendees Will Have
Priority Access to the Cincinnati Teacher Impact Residency Program
All HBCU seniors hired through the February 19-22 event in Cincinnati will be eligible to apply for an innovative residency program that offers:
- Up to $10,000 per resident in grant funding:
- $2,500 after hired by an AGS partner school and after signing a letter of commitment to the Residency,
- $2,500 after completing one year of teaching at an AGS partner school and the Residency program, and
- $5,000 after completing two years of teaching at an AGS partner school and the Residency program.
- Grant program may be further enhanced and adjusted to meet the needs of Residents. More details will be shared in February 2024
- A cohort experience with opportunities to collaborate and develop with other beginning teachers from HBCUs.
- Access to local and national professional development resources.
- Connections to the local community and opportunities to inform work to increase diversity, equity, and inclusion in education.
Benefits of the February 19-22 all-expense paid trip to Cincinnati
Meet Our Partner Schools
Partner schools are dedicated to recruiting, retaining, and empowering diverse staff.
- More than 50 percent of teachers employed at partner schools are people of color (compared to an average of 10 percent across the US).
- AGS partner schools create equitable opportunities to develop and transition teachers into leadership roles.
- All AGS partner schools prioritize and integrate professional development training in anti-racist education and culturally responsive practices.
Share this opportunity with a friend and receive up to $200 if the person is selected to join the Cincinnati visit and an additional $300 if they are accepted to the Teacher Impact Residency Program!