Pre-Service Training 2026

WHAT: Pre-Service Training (PST) is an intensive summer training program that prepares you with the foundational skills necessary to be an effective teacher. 

WHEN: June 8 - July 17, 2026

WHERE: Indiana Math and Science Academy West

You must be present in Indianapolis for the duration of PST, so be sure to ensure you are planning for housing for the duration of PST.  Marian will offer some short term housing options and financial aid may be available to you for housing through Marian. If you are interested in learning more about housing opportunities at Marian, please contact housing@marian.edu. 

You must have a laptop or device with Microsoft Word for the duration of PST. This device is critical to your success during training. You should also purchase an adapter for your computer that will allow your computer to project to HDMI and VGA. 

There are several costs associated with Pre-Service Training, so be sure you are planning for daily meals, a $65 CPR class, and any supplies you envision needing for your summer school classroom. 

Pre-Service Training Begins

This summer, you’ll begin your commitment with a rigorous training program that is centered on field experience - daily teaching. You will study proven teaching techniques that great teachers use every day to advance student learning and can expect to practice these techniques intensively, both with peers and with real students in summer school classrooms.

Rather than overwhelming you with training that is a mile wide but an inch deep, our instructors and coaches will prepare you to teach by focusing first on mastery of foundational teaching skills before shifting to more advanced practices.

Outstanding local teachers will prepare you to manage a classroom, to deliver the content your students must learn, and to keep students focused on meeting high academic expectations. You must demonstrate proficiency in these fundamental skills by the end of pre-service training to earn teaching eligibility for the fall.

Our training is tough. But that’s because we know that teacher quality is the most important factor in raising student achievement, and only individuals with clear potential to be successful new teachers should earn the privilege of entering the classroom. By holding a high bar and helping you to meet it, we ensure that Indiana students get the great teachers they need and deserve.

Pre-Service Training Expenses

As you prepare to embark on your career as a teacher, once you secure a position, you can look forward to a competitive salary and excellent benefits. Prior to that, making the transition into the classroom requires careful and proactive financial planning for many candidates.  This includes being prepared to manage 2-3 months without income. We encourage you to plan carefully to save for your living expenses during pre-service training, particularly since your first paycheck after you begin teaching may not be distributed until several weeks into the school year. Budgeting Resources

Indianapolis Teaching Fellows does not provide housing during pre-service training. You are responsible for securing and paying for your own living expenses during pre-service training and the school year. Housing/Relocation Resources