Fall 2025 Teacher Residency Application : Department of Curriculum and Instruction : Texas State University

Texas State ID Number (include A0) *

i.e., A00123456

Student Name (Last, First M) *

Smith, Sally S

Texas State Email (full address including @txstate.edu) *

i.e., ss12@txstate.edu

Best Contact Phone Number *

with area code and no dashes: i.e., 5122451234

Degree Program *

Elementary Education Core Subject ESL

Special Education

Secondary

What Content Area? *

Timeline *

Fall 2025 - Spring 2026

Check the following boxes to indicate you understand the following: *

I understand that during my Residency 1 (fall) semester, I can only take one additional 3 hour course alongside my 9 hours of Residency 1 coursework. This course must meet in the evening or be asynchronous.

I understand that during my Residency 2 (spring) semester, I can only take my 9 hours of Residency 2 coursework. All additional coursework must be completed prior to Residency 2.

Are you fluent in Spanish? *

Yes

No

Are you Pell Grant Eligible? *

Visit CatsWeb > "Financial Aid" tab for more information about your Financial Aid status.

Yes

No

Are you a Charles Butt Scholar? *

Yes

No

Do you have a financial hardship? Please explain. *

What three words would you use to describe yourself? *

Identify one teaching or professional strength that you possess? *

Identify one teaching or professional challenge that you may face: *

How does your own identity impact your work with a diverse staff and student body? *

What are some steps you would take to ensure students from various backgrounds feel comfortable and valued in your classroom? *

What steps would you take to ensure students of diverse abilities are included in your teaching? *

What are you hoping to learn most from a residency experience? *

Check all three boxes to indicate that you understand the following: *

School districts will conduct background checks and have the right to deny any person entry based on those results.

School districts may require documentation of a current TB test before entering the classroom.

Unless otherwise specified, Field Blocks are unpaid experiences that take place on and off of Texas State's campus.

Reliable transportation to these locations is my responsibility. Transportation and/or financial challenges are not justification for having these courses waived or altered.

List any other information that may help the department with determining your eligibility and placement.

i.e., Waiting on a pending transcript? Proof of an exception or approved appeal?

Fall 2025 Teacher Residency Application

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