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Apply for create 65 today! - CREATE 65 Application Process

Are you passionate about education, committed to excellence, invested in the well-being of children and youth, grounded in equitable practices and 100% invested in all children learning, exploring and creating in D65 classrooms?

If that describes you, D65 is looking for you! Here is the process you need to follow to take the next steps into your future career as a D65 educator.

Apply to become a CREATE 65 Resident

The CREATE 65 Teacher Residency has three phases of the application process. Interested candidates are encouraged to navigate to the links below to learn more about the specific requirements of each phase. For questions regarding the application process, please feel free to reach out to our CREATE 65 team CREATEinfo@district65.net.

Phase One - Online D65 Application

Apply to the CREATE 65 Teacher Residency by completing the application form.
Complete the online CREATE 65 Teacher Resident Application along with the following steps:
Upload your current resume to the application.

Uploading unofficial transcripts from of ALL the higher education institutions you have attended to application.
Submit a two-minute video that answers all of the following questions
Who are you? (background, skills, talents, interests)

What grade(s) and subject area(s) you would like to teach?

Why do you want to become a teacher?

Why is equity important in education?

This video should be emailed to CREATEinfo@district65.net with “Video Submission” and the applicant's name in the subject line of the email.
Once Phase 1 is complete, your application will be reviewed within 2 weeks of receipt. If you meet eligibility requirements, you will be invited to move to Phase Two in the application process.
Phase Two - University Application and Essays

Apply for the Master’s Degree Program at Chicago State University

Based on your Phase One application, CREATE 65 staff will work with applicants to decide which university program will meet your goals. Do not apply for the Master’s program until you have discussed this with CREATE 65 staff.

Chicago State University

Program Questions:

Dr. Florah Luseno
Chairperson, Department of Advanced Studies in Education (DASE); and Faculty Member in the Special Education Program,

Chicago State University
9501 South King Drive, ED 319
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 995-2086

Nancy Grim Hunter, Ph.D.
Interim Chairperson, Department of Education Studies Associate Professor, College of Education Assessment Coordinator, Data Manager

College of Education
Chicago State University
ngrim@scu.edu
(773) 995-2097

Enrollment Questions:

Mr. Santosh Pindi, M.S., Graduate School Technology Specialist
Location: ADM 129-G
(773) 995-2282
spindi@csu.edu

Submit a personal essay and two (2) letters of recommendation.

Once Phase Two is complete, applications will be reviewed within 2 weeks of receipt. Applicants who are strong candidates will be invited to move to Phase Three in the application process.
Phase Three - Selection Day
Participate in Selection Day
This is the third and final phase of the CREATE 65 application process. It is an opportunity for applicants to demonstrate their skills and talents in action and meet key CREATE 65 team members from District 65 and our University Partners.

Only selected candidates will be invited to attend Selection Day.

Selection Day activities may include:

Introduction Presentation

Lesson Demonstration

Residency Exercise

Interview Questions
After Selection Day, up to 10 candidates will be offered a position as a CREATE 65 resident in the next cohort. Notification will be made within two weeks of Selection Day.
Connect and Learn More About CREATE 65

Are you eligible to become a CREATE 65 resident? Verify that you meet the minimum eligibility requirements to be a CREATE 65 resident. If you don’t, you can still reach out so we can support you in preparing to become a CREATE 65 resident in the future.

Visit the CREATE 65 FAQs: If you are unable to attend an information session, visit the CREATE Teacher Residency homepage for more information about the program, process, requirements, and frequently asked questions.

Contact Us: If after reviewing our informational sessions and our FAQs, you still have questions, please do not hesitate to send us an email at CREATEinfo@district65.net.

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