Earn a California teaching credential and Master's degree in just one year through an apprenticeship program within a hands-on, mentored learning environment.
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Alder Graduate School of Education provides immersive theory & practice while completing Master’s level graduate coursework.
Co-teaching alongside a master teacher, you'll learn valuable mindsets and skills to prepare you for a lifetime love of learning.
Your growth will escalate through a balance of graduate level theory and hands-on practice: 4 days in-classroom with a seasoned KIPP lead teacher and one-day in a cohort seminar.
Through in-person and online learning sessions, our one year Teacher Residency program enables you to earn your teaching credential, Master's degree, and eligibility for job placement within our schools.
In order to support you on this journey, we provide a stipend, additional financial support for testing and study materials, along with ample resources and guidance throughout the year.
During this one-year teacher residency program, residents are eligible to receive a financial support package of up to $50,000 that covers tuition, testing fees, and living expenses—a $45,000 KIPP SoCal stipend, and up to $4,000 through the Federal TEACH grant.
“I feel lucky to be placed with a mentor who has experience as a teacher and mentor. Because of her previous experience as a mentor, she’s able to help me a lot with my program requirements and deadlines, all while helping me grow in the classroom.”
Vanessa Zelaya
Teacher Resident Alumna
“Having a mentor that is able to give you feedback versus just getting feedback on your coursework is invaluable because you can immediately use that feedback the next time you return to the classroom"
Jarvis Douglas
Teacher Resident Alumnus
“It was a pretty natural jump going into the residency program and then into my first year. It felt like all the pieces were connecting and it didn't feel like I was thrown into the deep end. I felt like I knew what each stage brought.”
Samantha Benedicto
Teacher Resident Alumna
● Bachelor’s degree completed by the end of June 2025
● Grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher on the last 60 semester units or 90 quarter units preferred; if below a 2.65, you will be asked to request and submit a GPA appeal
Tuition is $22,610 for 2024-25 Cohort (2025-26 tuition will be finalized by December 2024). You will be awarded a $45,000 stipend to support with the cost of tuition, testing fees, and living expenses. Loans acquired during undergraduate education can be deferred because Residents are enrolled in a Master’s program.
Summer: Graduate level coursework via 3 weeks of in-person course intensives. Regional/school-based professional development.
Fall: Co-teach. Weekly seminars with regional cohort. Continue graduate coursework in-person and online.
Winter: Co-teaching ramps up. Continue weekly seminars. Continue graduate coursework in-person and online.
Spring: Complete coursework. Earn credential & Master's degree.
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The Teacher Residency focuses on immersive theory and graduate coursework through our partnership with the Alder Graduate School of Education.
You'll hear from current residents and recent alumni as they discuss their experiences with Alder's model, their impact on students in the classroom, and how the residency continues to impact their current work.
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