Metro Detroit TRUE Project
Specifically for recent graduates and mid-career professionals in STEM fields, the Metro Detroit TRUE Project is an accelerated graduate-level certification and residency program designed to bring highly qualified, diverse STEM teachers to Detroit Public School Community District (DPSCD) or Dearborn Public Schools (DPS).
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Benefits
- Earn a master's and teaching certification in secondary (grades 6-12) math or science in 18 months
- Receive a living stipend of $40,000 for 12 months
- Obtain mentoring support throughout the program and for two years following graduation
- Pathway to a rewarding new full-time career in math or science teaching
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Commitment
- One school year residency in Detroit Public Schools Community District (DPSCD) and Dearborn Public Schools (DPS)
- 18-month innovative and accelerated graduate level coursework
- 3-year commitment to teaching full-time in DPSCD or DPS
- Ongoing support for new teachers
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Eligibility
- Hold a bachelor's from an accredited institution
- Have a background in STEM
- Have a desire to make a difference in student learning
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Impact
- Highly qualified, diverse teachers who bring innovative STEM learning to students in Detroit Public Schools Community District (DPSCD) and Dearborn Public Schools (DPS)
- Improved academic achievement in secondary science and mathematics
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Partners
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Residents Profiles - Cohort 1
Residents Profiles Cohort 1 
Layla Abid Ali 
Abbass Moussa 
Wedian Alsalamy 
John "Jack" Pierick 
Leon Bryson 
Emily Seifert 
Alexandra Herten -
Contact
We are here… Warrior TRUE
Teaching Residency for Urban Excellence
Contact
TRUEProject@wayne.edu
313-577-0902
Teacher Education Division
Wayne State University
College of Education
Detroit, MI 48202
