Committed to empowering prepared and culturally responsive teachers for all students, Louisville Teacher Residency (LTR) creates a diverse teacher workforce that transforms the educational outcomes of all students through courageous conversations, racially equitable instruction, culturally responsive teaching, and meaningful reflection. LTR is a one-year, urban teacher-preparation program for individuals with limited to no teaching experience. 

Residents receive personalized instruction throughout the process to help them become successful in JCPS classrooms; the benefits of the residency program include:

• Kentucky Professional Education certificate

• Master's Teaching degree from the University of Louisville (UofL) or Bellarmine University

• Mentorship from a master teacher

• On-the-job coaching and feedback

• A cohort of peers for support and shared learning experiences

• Benefits of teaching in JCPS

• A competitive base salary for residents

• A fringe benefit

• Paid leave days

• Participation in the Teachers' Retirement System (TRS) Kentucky

• Health benefits provided by the Commonwealth of Kentucky

• A guaranteed teaching position in JCPS schools