Transforming Education Together
Our district partnership fellowships are designed to support your journey as an educator, offering a $25,000 living stipend and hiring advantages within our partner districts post-graduation. You can earn your CA Teaching Credential and MA in Education in 12-18 months, providing a fast-track yet thorough approach to teacher education.
Our residency model, developed in collaboration with our esteemed district partners, is a cornerstone of our approach, mirroring the immersive nature of medical residencies. This model places you directly in actual classroom settings within these districts, effectively bridging the gap between theoretical learning and practical application.
Through this hands-on experience, under the guidance of experienced mentor teachers in our partner districts, you are not only exposed to the real-world dynamics of teaching but also actively participate in them. This ensures that you emerge from our program well-prepared, confident, and adaptable, fully equipped to make a significant impact in the field of education.
Partner Districts
Ontario Montclair School District (OMSD)
The OMSD Partnership offers a comprehensive educational experience, combining residency and substitute teaching roles, supported by a $35,000 stipend from Ontario Montclair School District.
- Residency Role: 3-4 days a week in a mentor teacher’s classroom, fostering practical teaching skills.
- Substitute Teaching: 1-2 days a week, focusing on developing independent teaching abilities.
- Relationship Building: Cultivate meaningful connections with students and mentors.
- Progressive Responsibility: Experience a gradual transition to full-time teacher responsibilities.
- Program Focus: Pursue an MA in Education and a California Preliminary Teaching Credential, specializing in SPED and TK.
- Educational Level Focus: Explore and identify your preferred teaching levels in elementary and middle school education.
- Commitment: The living stipend is paid in part from CA CTC grant dollars, which requires that participants commit to teaching in a CA public or charter school for at least 4 years after the residency year.
- District Profile: OMSD focuses on elementary and middle school education.
- Additional Funding: Any participants who have worked as Classified Staff in OMSD might be eligible for the Classified Employee Grant.
- Additional Resources: OMSD Website | OMSD Instagram
San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools (SBCSS)
The SBCSS Partnership aims to meet the demand for humanizing and effective special education teachers in the Desert Mountain Region. Eligible participants are current paraeducators in SBCSS interested in pursuing their teaching credential and Master’s Degree; they will maintain a 50% salary and full benefits plus an additional $31,000 living stipend.
- Residency Role: 20 hours/ week in a mentor teacher’s classroom, fostering practical teaching skills.
- Paraeducator: 15-20 hours a week working as a paraeducator
- Relationship Building: Cultivate meaningful connections with students and mentors.
- Progressive Responsibility: Experience a gradual transition to full-time teacher responsibilities.
- Program Focus: Pursue an MA in Education and a California Preliminary Teaching Credential in SPED for mild/moderate or extensive support needs.
- Commitment: The living stipend is paid in part from CA CTC grant dollars, which requires that participants commit to teaching in a CA public or charter school for at least 4 years after the residency year.
- Additional Funding: Any participants who have worked as Classified Staff in SBCSS might be eligible for the Classified Employee Grant.
- Additional Resources: SBCSS Website | SBCSS Instagram
Corona-Norco Unified School District (CNUSD)
The CNUSD Partnership combines residency and paraeducator roles, enhanced by a $25,000 stipend, in the diverse learning environments of the Corona-Norco Unified School District.
- Residency Role: 15-20 hours a week in mentor teacher-guided classroom environments.
- Paraeducator Experience: 15-20 hours a week, complementing residency experiences and honing practical teaching skills.
- Relationship and Skill Development: Build solid relationships with students and mentors while diversifying instructional techniques.
- Progressive Responsibility: Seamlessly increase your responsibilities towards becoming a full-time teacher.
- Program Focus: Earn an MA in Education and a California Preliminary Teaching Credential, with a focus on subjects like Math, Science, SPED, and Dual Language Immersion.
- Educational Level Focus: Gain comprehensive exposure to diverse teaching methods and student needs across various educational levels.
- District Profile: CNUSD offers diverse educational opportunities in multiple subjects.
- Additional Resources: CNUSD Website | CNUSD Instagram | CNUSD LinkedIn
West San Gabriel Valley SELPA (WSGV SELPA)
The WSGV SELPA Partnership offers a comprehensive educational experience, combining residency in one of their 14 districts supported by a $37,000 stipend.
- Residency Role: 4 days a week in a mentor teacher’s classroom, fostering practical teaching skills.
- Relationship Building: Cultivate meaningful connections with students and mentors.
- Progressive Responsibility: Experience a gradual transition to full-time teacher responsibilities.
- Program Focus: Pursue an MA in Education and a California Preliminary Teaching Credential, specializing in SPED with a priority for those pursuing extensive support needs credentials.
- Educational Level Focus: Explore and identify your preferred teaching levels in elementary and secondary education.
- District Profile: WSGV SELPA is an independent consortium of 14 school districts working collaboratively with the WSGV SELPA to operate approximately 70 regionalized programs designed to meet the needs of our moderate to severely disabled students.
- Commitment: The living stipend is paid in part from CA CTC grant dollars, which requires that participants commit to teaching in a CA public or charter school for at least 4 years after the residency year.
- Additional Resources: WSGV SELPA Website
El Rancho Unified School District (ERUSD)
The ERUSD Partnership offers a comprehensive educational experience, combining residency and substitute teaching roles, supported by a $37,000 stipend from El Rancho Unified School District.
- Residency Role: 20 hours/ week in a mentor teacher’s classroom, fostering practical teaching skills.
- Paraeducator: 15-20 hours a week working as a paraeducator.
- Relationship Building: Cultivate meaningful connections with students and mentors.
- Progressive Responsibility: Experience a gradual transition to full-time teacher responsibilities.
- Program Focus: Pursue an MA in Education and a California Preliminary Teaching Credential, specializing in SPED, STEM, and multiple subjects.
- Commitment: The living stipend is paid in part from CA CTC grant dollars, which requires that participants commit to teaching in a CA public or charter school for at least 4 years after the residency year.
- Additional Resources: ERUSD Website | ERUSD Instagram
Downey Unified School District (DUSD)
The DUSD Partnership offers a comprehensive educational experience, combining residency and substitute teaching roles, supported by a $37,000 stipend from Downey Unified School District.
- Residency Role: 20 hours/ week in a mentor teacher’s classroom, fostering practical teaching skills.
- Paraeducator: 15-20 hours a week working as a paraeducator.
- Relationship Building: Cultivate meaningful connections with students and mentors.
- Progressive Responsibility: Experience a gradual transition to full-time teacher responsibilities.
- Program Focus: Pursue an MA in Education and a California Preliminary Teaching Credential, specializing in SPED.
- Commitment: The living stipend is paid in part from CA CTC grant dollars, which requires that participants commit to teaching in a CA public or charter school for at least 4 years after the residency year.
- District Profile: DUSD seeks strong SPED educators.
- Additional Resources: DUSD Website | DUSD Instagram
Funding Your Education
Our district partner programs are designed to be financially accessible. The combination of competitive tuition rates, substantial grants, loans, and a generous living stipend significantly reduces the financial barriers typically associated with graduate education.
Program Tuition
- Graduate & Credential Coursework: The program requires 36-40 units, priced at a competitive rate of $975 per unit. The total tuition cost ranges from $35,100 to $39,000, depending on your chosen pathway.
Financial Aid and Opportunities
- California Golden State Teacher Grant: Eligible students can benefit from this grant, which offers up to $20,000 in financial support.
- Federal Unsubsidized Loan: Students can apply for this loan through FAFSA (due June 1) to potentially receive up to $20,500 annually in aid.
- Living Stipend: Through our district partnerships, students receive a substantial living stipend of $25,000, easing the financial burden during their study.
Net Cost Consideration
- Total Before Loans and Grants: The gross cost of the program is between $35,100 and $39,000.
- Reduced Net Cost: After accounting for the California Golden State Teacher Grant and the living stipend, the net cost before considering loans could effectively be zero.