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Lalanne

Nurturing Novice Teachers through Community and Faith

The Lalanne Program at the University of Dayton offers aspiring educators a unique, high-impact pathway to the classroom. As a Lalanne teacher, you don’t just find a job — you find a calling. Through our cornerstone partnership with the UD School of Education and Health Sciences, you'll earn a fully-funded Master’s degree while gaining two years of invaluable, real-world experience in an under-resourced Catholic school.

This isn’t your typical graduate experience. You’ll be living in an intentional faith community with peers who share your drive and dedication. We provide the financial support, the academic rigor, and the spiritual framework; you provide the heart and the hustle. Join a legacy of educators who are transforming lives and leading the future of Catholic education.

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Fast Facts

241

program alumni

7

local Catholic schools served

Lalanne Program

Student Experience

Each new cohort of Lalanne teachers begin their journey with their first Lalanne Summer, then continue to grow as educators as they progress through the program.
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Program Information

Lalanne Programming Options

Master of Science in Education (MSE) with a concentration in literacy or educational leadership:

  • This program is for education majors.
  • Two years of full-time, mentored teaching (stipend included).
  • Two years of living in an intentional community (no cost to participants).
  • One tuition-free Master’s degree.

Post Baccalaureate Initial Licensure (PBIL):

  • This program is intended for non-education majors wanting to become teachers.
  • Two years of full-time, mentored teaching (stipend included).
  • Two years of living in an intentional community (no cost to participants)
  • Tuition-fee certificate from the University of Dayton to become a licensed teacher.

Participants in both programs will:

  • Receive assistance finding a teaching job in a Catholic school.
  • Benefit from mentorship from partner schools and Lalanne staff.
  • Receive a stipend to help offset expenses.

Apply to the Lalanne Program

The Lalanne application opens each fall. Important application dates:

  • Sept. 15, 2026: Applications open
  • April 15, 2027: Application deadline
  • March/April 2027: Grad school acceptance (this is a different application)
  • June 2027: Orientation on the University of Dayton campus
  • August 2027: Master's degree online classes begin

Note: When completing the University of Dayton graduate application personal statement, please state you are applying to Lalanne, which will alert the grad office that your recommendations and essays will come from the Lalanne application process.

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Schools We Serve

Lalanne teachers have been serving in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati since the 1999-2000 school year (cohort 1). Our teachers currently serve in the following schools:

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Every gift, regardless of size, makes an impact on the work of the Lalanne program. Please take a moment to help us provide support and resources for beginning Catholic school educators.
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300 College Park
Dayton, Ohio 45469 - 2967
937-229-3704 email

UCCE Member

Lalanne is a proud member of the University Consortium for Catholic Education (UCCE), an partnership of university programs joined by the common mission to train teachers for Catholic schools around the United States.
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