TNTP is a leading provider of talented new teachers. TNTP's rigorous training program – beginning with intensive pre-service training and culminating in state certification – prepares people without formal education backgrounds to be effective in challenging school environments. At every step, TNTP ensures that only teachers who prove their ability to raise student achievement enter and remain in the classroom.
Since 2000, TNTP has proven that it’s possible to attract and train talented new teachers for hard-to-staff schools and subject areas. In 2011, TNTP’s 18 Teaching Fellows programs drew more than 33,000 applicants nationwide and accepted just 9 percent, comparable in selectivity to top U.S. universities.
Approved to train and certify new teachers in seven states and D.C., TNTP Academy prepares exceptionally effective teachers through classroom-centered training, led by master educators. Research shows that TNTP Academy-trained teachers in Louisiana outperform even experienced teachers in raising student achievement in several core subjects.
Certification should be a professional mark of distinction, not a rubber stamp. TNTP Academy is one of the first training programs to conduct holistic reviews of candidates – considering multiple factors like principal evaluations and student academic growth – and to recommend certification only for those with a track record of success in the classroom.
