Our School Partners

Our Allies in Education

We partner with schools that share our vision and are passionate about helping students thrive.

Schools We Work With

Our partners are dedicated to their schools, communities, and students.

Schools
Our Education Partner

A School-Based Approach to Teacher Preparation

City Teaching Alliance and American University have reimagined teacher preparation to meet the real needs of today’s classrooms. This graduate curriculum combines strong instructional training with courses like Trauma-Informed Teaching Practices, preparing teachers to lead with both skill and empathy—aligned with what school districts need most. This collaborative model ensures that teachers are not only certified but truly classroom-ready from day one.

About American University

Why become a partner?

Partnering with City Teaching Alliance means gaining access to a pipeline of prepared, passionate, and equity-driven educators committed to your school community.

Our model is designed not just to fill vacancies, but to build long-term instructional capacity and improve student outcomes. This ensures that students, teachers, and school communities can thrive.

  • Strong Teacher Pipeline
    Year 1 Fellows bring instructional support to classrooms from day one and continue teaching in your school for years to come, helping reduce turnover and strengthen school culture.
  • Flexible School-Based Support
    From Tier 2 intervention to summer programs and substitute coverage, our participants offer flexible, skilled support aligned to your school’s needs.
  • Leadership Development at All Levels
    Each Year 1 Fellow receives three years of expert coaching, evolving into teacher leaders. Mentor teachers also report growth in their own practice through the hosting experience.
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    Host teachers report that their resident is on track to be an effective full-time teacher

    Is your school a good fit?

    We partner with schools that share our values and are dedicated to ensuring their students succeed in the classroom.

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    Do you value the importance of high quality educators?

    Do you hope to tap a steady supply of effective new educators?

    Do you hold all educators accountable to rigorous standards?

    Join the Alliance

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