What kind of resouces are provided to Teaching Fellows?
As new teachers, Fellows have access to several resources. Upon entering the program, while Fellows are responsible for completing necessary requirements set by their certification program, the Fellows program office assists with logistical support, such as helping Fellows manage the process of becoming full MCS employees; program communications, including periodic newsletters; and special events such as professional development meetings and social gatherings. Fellows can also access a support network that includes other district teachers, certification program faculty, and Memphis Teaching Fellows staff. Fellows often develop their most basic, ongoing support network at the school level. Although every situation is unique, Fellows may collaborate with teachers at their school, school-based instructional facilitators, assistant principals, and principals. School assignment and summer training events facilitate connections among Fellows who often teach the same subjects or are clustered
