Metro Detroit TRUE Project
TRUE Overview
Metro Detroit TRUE Project is an accelerated graduate level certification and residency program for recent graduates and mid-career professionals in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) or computer science (CS) fields.
TRUE Benefits
- Earn a master’s degree and teaching certification in secondary math or science in 18 months
- Receive a living stipend
- Obtain mentoring support throughout the program and for two years post graduation
- Pathway to a rewarding new career in math or science teaching
TRUE Commitment
- One school year residency in Detroit Public School Community District or Dearborn Public Schools
- 18-month innovative graduate level coursework
- 3-year commitment to teaching in DPSCD or DPS
- Ongoing support for new teachers
TRUE Eligibility
- Hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
- Have a background in STEM or CS
- Have a desire to make a difference in student learning
TRUE Impact
- Highly qualified, diverse teachers who bring innovative STEM and CS learning to students in DPSCD and DPS
- Improved academic achievement in STEM and CS
Information Sessions
December 4, 2019 – Location: Southeastern High School’s Media Center, 3030 Fairview, Detroit, MI 48214
December 11, 2019 – Location: The Engineering Society of Detroit, 20700 Civic Center Drive #450, Southfield, MI 48076
January 16, 2020– Location: Wayne RESA, 33500 Van Born Road, 2nd Floor, Boyd Author’s Auditorium, Wayne, MI 48184
January 23, 2020– Location: Fordson High School, 13800 Ford Road, Room A-103, Dearborn, MI 48126
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Teaching Residency for Urban Excellence
For more information, contact:
Sarah Schrag, Project Coordinator
Metro Detroit TRUE Project
Division of Teacher Education, Wayne State University
Detroit, MI 48202
TRUEProject@wayne.edu | 313-577-0904