Bank Street College of Education

About

The Bank Street Graduate School of Education has been a national leader in education for more than 100 years. With over 50 programs, Bank Street prepares future educators and leaders who excel in classroom practice, advocacy and promoting equitable education in diverse settings.

As a graduate student at Bank Street College, you will connect educational theories to real-world settings to build an understanding of what it takes to help children, educators, families and communities thrive. Graduates stand out as forward-thinking educators and leaders in the field—confident, well-prepared and ready to thrive across the diverse settings where children and adults live and learn.

Bank Street’s teacher education programs prepare you to earn your initial teaching certificate in New York State and teach in general, special and bilingual education settings from birth to adolescence.

College or University
New York

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According to a study by the Stanford Center for Opportunity Policy in Education:

87 percent of Bank Street graduates feel their teacher preparation program was effective or very effective compared to 66 percent of comparison teachers.
Bank Street graduates report higher confidence in content area preparation than peers from other graduate schools, reporting an 18 percent advantage in science, a 20 percent advantage in English language and literacy, and a 23 percent advantage in math.
Bank Street graduates enter and remain in the field of education at high rates, with 87 percent remaining in the field after a dozen years.

Programs

Master’s & certification

Residency Program: Childhood Special and General Education

From 24 to 24 months
Program Duration
In-person
Program Format
Pre-Test Required
No

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Program

Program Info

Bank Street offers a two-year teacher residency in Childhood Special and General Education. This cohort-style program begins in June and leads to a Master of Science in Education degree and dual initial teacher certification in:

Childhood Education (grades 1-6)
Students with Disabilities (grades 1-6)

Here’s what to expect:

In your first year, you will work in a local classroom five days a week.
In your second year, you become eligible to be hired as a full-time teacher.
Additionally, you will receive a scholarship that reduces tuition by over 50 percent and a stipend of up to $30,000.

In teacher residency programs, aspiring teachers combine coursework with hands-on practice in a classroom. You will work alongside an experienced mentor teacher to develop your skills and learn by doing. Most graduate-level residency programs start with a full year of in-class teaching and include a paid stipend. After you complete your first full year of residency, you can become a full-time paid teacher in your second year while you complete advanced coursework and final projects for your master’s degree program and teaching certification.

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Application Fee & Annual Tuition

$48,568
In State Tuition
$48,568
Out of State Tuition
$65
Application Fee

Ways to Lower Your Costs

Students at Bank Street College of Education have reduced the cost of their program using these methods. Check with Bank Street College of Education to see if you can, too!

Amount

Description

Grants, Stipends, Scholarships

You will receive a scholarship that reduces tuition by over 50 percent, along with a stipend of up to $30,000.

Work Study, Working While Still Enrolled

You are eligible to be hired and paid as a full-time teacher in the second year of the program.

For more information visit:Financial Aid Office

Certifications

Childhood Education/Elementary Education (grades 1-6)
Students with Disabilities (grades 1-6)

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