The Carroll School·Waltham, Massachusetts
Graduate interns participate in a full-time immersive teacher residency in classrooms at the Carroll School. They also complete coursework at both the Carroll School and Northeastern University as part of a dual-licensure program.
Description A collaboration with Carroll School and Northeastern University, the Angela Wilkins Program of Graduate Studies in Education is a dynamic dual degree and licensure residency-based graduate program. This hands-on residency program prepares you to be equipped to handle the literacy crisis in Massachusetts and beyond. The program in conjunction with Northeastern University leads to full Massachusetts initial dual-licensure and dual Masters’ degrees in Education: Moderate Disabilities-Pre-K- 8 and Elementary 1-6.
This intensive 12-month residency program starts in early June and ends the following June. Graduate interns take courses at Carroll School and Northeastern University while participating in a full-time immersive teacher residency in classrooms at Carroll. Unlike other teacher preparation programs, graduate interns also receive nationally-accredited Orton-Gillingham training and certification, at no additional cost.
The application process is rolling for the 2026-2025 inaugural cohort with Northeastern University. Applications are reviewed as they are received and decisions are made on a space available basis combined with suitability for an intensive residency-based graduate program. Applications for the first cohort are due on or before May 31, 2026. Schedule a visit to Carroll from late September through May. Email Haley Cormier (hcormier@carrollschool.org) or call her at 781-314-9832 to schedule a visit. Apply to Northeastern directly: NEU Application Then, send the following directly to Carroll School: Resume Unofficial transcripts Three letters of recommendation Written statement (2-3 pages)
Market context
Massachusetts schools continue to seek teacher candidates prepared for residency-based preparation, especially in roles tied to certification pathways. This type of graduate intern-teacher resident position is competitive because applicants must show readiness for an intensive program and complete a detailed application with transcripts, recommendations, and a written statement. Review the residency expectations carefully and tailor your statement to your experience with student support, since the job requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original posting to save research time.