Teacher Residency Program
Our Teacher Residency Program creates opportunities for our credential students to gain valuable professional experience, ongoing professional development, and significant financial support over the course of an academic year, all while decreasing the amount of time needed to complete a credential program. Through effective partnerships with school districts in the region, candidates are paired with mentor teachers and learn how to meet the needs of the students in those districts.
Teacher Residency Program Overview
- Complete our Education Specialist Credential program on an accelerated pathway (Summer – Fall – Spring)
- Receive priority registration in courses with other residents
- Complete a year-long field placement (student teaching) in a residency school with an experienced mentor teacher
- Participate in Professional Development and activities at the school site following the residency school calendar with other SJSU Residents
- Receive a $34,000 Residency Stipend.
- Receive priority job interviews for teaching positions in the residency district upon completion of the program
Residency Program Districts
- San Jose Consortium Teacher Residency Program
- Oak Grove School District, Campbell Union School District, Sunnyvale Elementary District, Milpitas Unified School District
- San Jose Consortium Supplemental Application
- Santa Cruz Consortium Teacher Residency Program
- Santa Cruz County Office Schools, Santa Cruz City Schools, Scotts Valley Unified School District, Live Oak School District, San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District. Soquel Union Elementary School District
- Santa Cruz Consortium Supplemental Application
- Palo Alto Unified School District Teacher Residency Program
- must be an employee of PAUSD and apply directly through the district
Meet Some of Our Residents
Steps to Apply
- If you are interested in becoming a Special Education Teacher Resident, email Professor Lisa Simpson at lisa.simpson@sjsu.edu.
- Please review the Ed Specialist Teacher Residency Slides
- Complete our Teacher Residency Supplementary Application.
- Apply to one of our credential programs if you aren't already admitted or enrolled.
