Teacher Residencies is a co-teaching model that blends classroom mentorships with academic coursework. Teacher residents learn how to teach by working alongside a master teacher in the school district where they will eventually work.
Steps to Apply for a Teacher Residency
- Attend an Information Session
- Apply to CSU Bakersfield
- Enroll in the foundation courses
TRRE Residency starts with the foundation stage, please contact the Residency Coordinator for more information. - Apply to the appropriate credential program and apply to the residency of your choice
- Interview with the credential program
- 2nd interview with the residency team
- Applicants will be notified of the program(s)' decision
Information on applying to 乐播传媒app最新版本 and the credential program:
- Teacher Education: Application and Admission Guidelines
- Special Education: Admission and Application Requirements
Residencies
Teacher Residency Consortium - A list of all 乐播传媒app最新版本 teacher Residencies: Teacher Residency Consortium Flyer
Boundless Educator Teacher Residency - Multiple Districts
The Boundless Educator Teacher Residency (BETR) is a community-centered teacher preparation program serving grades TK鈥�8. Hosted by 乐播传媒app最新版本 in partnership with the Panama-Buena Vista Union School District and the Palmdale School District, BETR is dedicated to recruiting, preparing, and retaining diverse educators who are deeply connected to the communities they serve.
For more information:
Bryan Maddern, Residency Co-Coordinator
Email: bmaddern@csub.edu
Ashley Sanchez, Residency Co-Coordinator
Email: azaragoza1@csub.edu
Website: /betr/index.shtml
Flyer: coming soon
Kern Teacher Residency - Greenfield Unified School District
The Kern Teacher Residency is a year-long teacher preparation program (January - December) dedicated to the support and training of teacher candidates (Residents). In partnership with CSU Bakersfield, Residents have the opportunity to complete their credential coursework and clinical practice all within the Greenfield Union School District. Our classes are co-taught by faculty from both CSU Bakersfield and Greenfield, making the content relevant to what is occurring in the classrooms that the residents are placed in.
For more information:
Anaya Lee
Email: alee51@csub.edu
Website:
Flyer:
Kern High Teacher Residency - Kern High School District
The Kern High Teacher Residency is an innovative teacher preparation program and partnership
between CSU Bakersfield and the Kern High School District. We are dedicated to educating
highly prepared teacher candidates through implementation of unique coursework and
clinical practice methods that were developed by CSU Bakersfield and KHSD educators.
Information Meeting: November 18th @ 4:30 PM via zoom (please see flyer for details)
For more information:
Dr. Alice Hays, Residency Coordinator
Email: ahays2@csub.edu
Website:
Flyer: KHTR Flyer
Kern Urban Teacher Residency - Bakersfield City School District
The Kern Urban Teacher Residency is an innovative teacher preparation program and partnership between CSU Bakersfield and the Bakersfield City School District. We are dedicated to educating highly prepared teacher candidates through implementation of unique coursework and clinical practice methods that were developed by CSU Bakersfield and BCSD educators.
For more information:
Holly Gonzales, Residency Coordinator
Email: hgonzales@csub.edu
Website:
Flyer: KUTR Flyer
Kern Multilingual residency (Cultivando Maestras/os) - Arvin Unified & Lamont Elementary School Districts
For more information:
Alma Kumar, Residency Coordinator
Email: akumar@csub.edu
Website:
Flyer: KMRP Flyer
Bakersfield City School District Teacher Residency
The Education Specialist Teacher Residency-Bakersfield (ESTR-B) seeks excellent elementary
and junior high teachers who will serve as a mentor for participating residents. The
Education Specialist Teacher Residency-Bakersfield is a teacher preparation program
for graduate students seeking to earn their Education Specialist Credential in either
Mild to Moderate Support Needs (MMSN) or Extensive Support Needs (ESN). ESTR-B is
a unique residency program that consists of a partnership between California State
University, Bakersfield and the Bakersfield City School District. Upon proficient
completion of the residency, the highly trained residents will become teachers within
the Bakersfield City School District serving some of the highest need students in
the district through special education programs.
Application Process
- Apply to 乐播传媒app最新版本
- Apply to the Special Education Credential Program
- Complete the pathway program interest form here:
Interview/Admission Process
Two rounds of interviews will be conducted for candidates interested in the program. The first interview is with the 乐播传媒app最新版本 Special Education team and determines admission into the Special Education program to pursue a preliminary credential. Candidates who are admitted will then participate in a second interview for the residency program, which includes both Special Education faculty and the partner school district.
Applicants admitted to the Special Education program but not the residency will be placed on the traditional credential pathway. They will receive information on how to schedule an appointment with a program advisor to develop a traditional program plan.
Applicants admitted into the residency pathway will meet with a program advisor to develop their residency program plan. Once the program plan and residency contracts are completed and signed, Amani Hernandez will enroll students in their courses. Students will also receive an email from the program director with their residency orientation date.
Questions:
BCSD program
Ms. Shirley Nicholas, Residency Coordinator
Email: snicholas@csub.edu