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My Brother's Keeper Teacher Opportunity Corps II

Program Spotlights

The purpose ofÌýTeacher Opportunity Corps IIÌý(TOC II)Ìýis to increase the rate of historically underrepresented and economically disadvantaged individuals in teaching careers. TOC II programs incorporate strategies for teacher retention and best practice, such as mentors for new teachers and differentiated instructional techniques.

In 2016,ÌýÂ鶹ÊÓƵ awarded $3 million in grants to 16 colleges and universities to help them bolster the retention of highly qualified individuals who value equity and reflect the diversity inside and outside of our classrooms, particularly in high-need schools with recurrent teacher shortages.ÌýÌý

The State Education Department seeks to invest in programs that bolster the retention of highly qualified individuals who value equity and reflect the diversity inside and outside of our classrooms, particularly in high-need schools with recurrent teacher shortages.Ìý

Successful grantee programs will incorporate proven strategies for teacher retention and best practice, such as mentors for new teachers and differentiated instructional techniques.

2023-28 Grant Application

°Õ³ó±ðÌýÌýgrant application and related materials, including the proposal budget narrative, are now posted.ÌýThe application deadline is March 13, 2023.

  • A is now available.

Archived grant application documents:

  • Ìý- Updated RFP documents and questions and answers document posted.