TEACH! UrbanSouth is an innovative accelerated post-baccalaureate initial licensure program situated at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's Teaching and Learning Department in the School of Education, Public Policy and Civic Engagement (SEPPCE).  TEACH! US is a site-based teacher preparation pathway to obtain a Massachusetts initial license and an optional Master of Arts in Teaching degree for teaching middle or high school core content subjects (Math, Science, Foreign Languages, History & English).  This full-time, one year, technology-infused option integrates the required coursework and student teaching practicum through on-site district partnerships with federally designated low-income schools.  Accepted candidates will work with experienced classroom teachers and instructional coaches who will guide them in learning the craft and knowledge of teaching.  TEACH! US graduates also have an opportunity to participate in a new teacher support network for an additional 2 years that includes both on-site and e-mentoring through DESE's new Mentoring in Action Institute housed at UMass Dartmouth's Center for University, School and Community Partnerships (CUSP).

While both TEACH! programs (UrbanSouth and SouthCoast) began as innovative practice-based alternative licensure programs at CUSP, this data-driven model was so successful that it has now being adopted across all initial licensure programs in the School of Education, Public Policy and Civic Engagement.  For more information about the TEACH! UrbanSouth program, please visit our "Frequently Asked Questions" website.