My Brother's Keeper Teacher Opportunity Corps II
The purpose of Teacher Opportunity Corps II (TOC II) is 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, NYSED 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.
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.
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
The 2023-28 My Brother’s Keeper Teacher Opportunity Corps (TOC) II grant application and related materials, including the proposal budget narrative, are now posted. The application deadline is March 13, 2023.
- A Questions and Answers document is now available.
Archived grant application documents:
- 2021-2026 My Brother’s Keeper Teacher Opportunity Corps (TOC) II Grant Application
- 2016-2021 Teacher Opportunity Corps (TOC) Grant Application Information - Updated RFP documents and questions and answers document posted.
- TOC Informational Webinar Recording