Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Teacher Residency Program

We all know it has been a hard year in public education. Yet, 50 teachers will begin their licensure journey in the in-district licensure program on June 8th and will teach in WS/FCS during the 2026-2027 school year!

They will pay $500 to complete the Summer Institute, learn in-person for 6 weeks while completing online, licensure-specific coursework, and learn through this experiential, job-embedded, supportive, and joyful program.
Each year, we seek community support for these teachers.

Here is the direct link to support Cohort 4 this summer. Thanks for encouraging these beginning teachers who are committed to teaching in WS/FCS.

https://tinyurl.com/Cohort4Summer

We all know it has been a hard year in public education. Yet, 50 teachers will begin their licensure journey in the in-district licensure program on June 8th and will teach in WS/FCS during the 2026-2027 school year!)

They will pay $500 to complete the Summer Institute, learn in-person for 6 weeks while completing online, licensure-specific coursework, and learn through this experiential, job-embedded, supportive, and joyful program.

Each year, we seek community support these teachers. If you are able to help, please fill out this Google form:

Support Beginning Teachers in the WS/FCS Teacher Residency (Accelerated Licensure) Program The WS/FCS Teacher Residency Program is a state-approved educator preparation program for people who teach in WS/FCS. The teachers (and future teachers) participate in 6 full weeks of in-person professional learning at the WS/FCS Education Building while also completing online, licensure-specific mo...

We are so proud of the Cohort 3 WS/FCS Teacher Residency Teachers who are nominated for the WS/FCS PROMISE Award.

Each year, the Forsyth Educator Partnership recognizes first-year teachers who demonstrate exceptional promise as classroom teachers. They embody the qualities of Potential, Responsibility, Optimism, Motivation, Integrity, Sensitivity, and Excellence.

Each principal nominates first-year teachers who show these traits. The teachers will be honored on May 14th during the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools CORE Award Celebration.

This year, the following WS/FCS Teacher Residency Teachers are nominated:
Lakisha Campbell--Ibraham Elementary
Alexis Mangapora--Kimmel Farm Elementary
Katie Davis--Konnoak Elementary
David Harrison--Hanes Magnet Middle
Nan Wilcox--Lewisville Middle
Lex Langley--Atkins Magnet High
Breanna Hall--Carter High
Alex Pendleton--Carter High
Jessica Dillon--Parkland High

Congratulations to all!

We learned today that 95% of the 40 cohort members who submitted their edTPA portfolios passed on their first try (the state pass rate is 85% even after multiple attempts).

We asked them during our final class how they wanted to learn of their scores—by text, email, or a phone call.

Many asked for a phone call or text. The team had a wonderful time reaching out to share the good news with the teachers and their principals. We celebrated with a parade to the HR offices to share the excitement with the licensure and hiring teams.

This program is a team effort—and the result of research-based, intentional design and support.

We are so very proud of our teachers!

This afternoon, we met Cohort 4 accepted applicants to discuss program design and requirements. Many of them committed to join us this summer.

Program completers spoke to share nuggets of wisdom and answer questions from the accepted applicants.

We are excited to support this next group of transformational teachers.

Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools

We celebrated Cohort 3 last night with a dinner. These teachers completed their licensure program and celebrated with a Closing Ceremony that included reflection, gratitude, inspiration, and readers theatre.

Our sessions—even those with guests in attendance—model effective lesson planning, include data and research, and are rooted in developing a supportive community of lifelong learners.

We look forward to welcoming Cohort 4 next week!

Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools

WS/FCS is inviting the educators of tomorrow to East Forsyth High School next month for guidance on how to start their careers in education during its Third Annual Aspiring Educator Day event. Learn more on our website at https://www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/article/2764001.

It is Spring Break for WS/FCS schools. It is also the final week for the residency teachers to complete drafts of their edTPAs. We hosted a writers workshop today—14 cohort 3 members came to the digital teaching and learning lab to work on their portfolios.

We love our teachers, and are so proud of them tackling licensure requirements while teaching full-time!

This is what high expectations and high levels of support look like. Explicit instruction, strategic networking, integrated learning, and authentic joy make the requirements less daunting and deepen learning. Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools

Thanks to and Amy Diaz for joining us on the Surprise Patrol.

Applications for cohort 4 are open through March 1st!

https://www.wfdd.org/education/2026-02-26/three-years-into-ws-fcs-teacher-residency-program-retention-and-pass-rates-exceed-state-averages