Can I include letters of recommendation with my application?
No. Due to the sheer number of applications we receive, we are unable to consider documents or materials other than those required for a complete application (application form, resume, and responses to application questions). Materials that are not required will be discarded. However, we do ask for references on the application, who we may contact to receive further insight on our applicants.
Do I need to send transcripts with my application?
No, you do not need to send transcripts with your application. However, all individuals invited to an interview will be asked to submit one official set of transcripts from every college/university they have attended and two additional separately sealed copies will be needed later in the enrollment process. Because it often takes universities several weeks to process requests for official transcripts, we highly recommend that you request your three official transcripts now. We also recommend requesting three copies sealed in separate envelopes in order to expedite program enrollment and district processing needs upon acceptance to the program.
What happens after I submit my application?
All applications are reviewed for completeness and eligibility. Those applicants who demonstrate potential for success as Fellows are invited to interview. You will also be notified if you are not invited to interview. You should receive interview notification within two weeks of our receipt of your complete application. Due to the high volume of applications, all communication will be emailed through our Teacher Track 2 system.
When will I know if I am accepted into the program?
Notice will be sent from our office via email two weeks after your Interview Event. Due to the high volume of applications we are unable to give candidates specific feedback and all decisions are final.
What should I do if I have not received a response from the program?
In general, if you are not receiving emails from the program, check your junk folder in the original email you provided and if you are still not receiving emails, you should provide us with a different email address. Additionally, all messages are saved on your Teacher Track 2 account so you can view correspondences through that portal. If you have not received a response via email from the program within 2 weeks after submitting your application, you should contact the program by email at info@milwaukeeteachingfellows.org.
Where can I learn more about the Praxis exams?
ETS is the organization responsible for administering the Praxis exams. Visit www.ets.org and select Praxis for additional information.
When does the program actually begin?
While all Fellows start the Training Institute in person in June, there are program requirements in the months leading up to Training Institute. Once accepted to the program Fellows will be required to complete a series of pre-training assignments and school observations designed to lay the foundation upon which training will build. If accepted, anticipate spending a few hours on program-related work each week in order to successfully you prepare for Training Institute.
What do I need to enroll in the program?
If you are accepted, the Milwaukee Teaching Fellows program will guide you through the enrollment process. The program will require that you submit:
1. Three sets of official separately sealed transcripts from every college/university you have attended
2. A copy of your official Praxis I and II score reports
3. A signed program Commitment Form
4. Proof of eligibility to work in the United States
The program will also guide you through the enrollment process for the certification program and the new hire process for your district or charter school. Additionally, please plan on spending a few hours on program related assignments and requirements each week leading up to Training Institute in order to better prepare you to be successful during it.