CMCSS | Clarksville-Montgomery County School System

What is the Teacher Residency Program?

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Annual Interest Meetings

If you are interested in earning a college degree at no cost, consider attending one of the informational meetings offered annually.

If you are interested in pursuing a bachelor’s degree in a three-year accelerated program to teach elementary grades K-5 with a special education endorsement, join us on November 7th from 5:30-6:30 at Central Services South, 1312 State Highway 48.

If you already hold a bachelor’s degree and are interested in obtaining a master’s degree or certification to teach middle-grade English or Math (with an optional English Language Learners certification), or are seeking a master’s degree in K-5 with dual certification in Special Education, join us on November 14th from 5:30-6:30 at Central Services South, 1312 State Highway 48.

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CLICK HERE FOR A COPY OF THE 2025-2026 LIPSCOMB (LTR & LMTR) PRESENTATION.

The Teacher Residency Program at CMCSS provides a pathway to teaching for those interested in a non-traditional approach to a degree or certification.

Teacher Residents are educational assistants who contribute to excellence by providing instructional and non-instructional support to students while learning best practices for a career in education from an outstanding CMCSS educator.

CMCSS has partnered with colleges and universities in the surrounding area, including Austin Peay State University, Nashville State Community College, and Lipscomb University.

Residents will incur no expenses for tuition or textbooks. During this time, residents will also serve as full-time Clarksville-Montgomery County School System (CMCSS) employees at a Title I school as teacher residents/educational assistants.

To learn more about licensure & the Praxis, visit tn.gov/education/educators/licensing.