Canisius University and Teach For America (TFA) believe that all children should receive an excellent education. We also share a mutual vision of how quality teacher preparation can directly lead to improved academic outcomes. As a result, TFA has chosen Canisius University as the exclusive Buffalo partner to recruit, educate, and support corps members to become highly qualified teachers.
Corps members will be full time teachers of record while completing required coursework and requirements which will make them eligible for an initial teacher’s license in the state of New York and the Master’s Degree in Education.
Canisius/TFA corps members benefit from school mentors and college supervisors who lead them through the first years of teaching and provide the support and expertise needed to become competent beginning teachers.
Canisius/TFA corps members may pursue New York State certification in Early Childhood Education, Childhood Education or Adolescent Education with certification options in Students with Disabilities, TESOL, and Bilingual Education.
Admission:
Only TFA members assigned to teach in the Buffalo area are eligible to apply to the Canisius/TFA partnership program in Buffalo.