Teacher Residency Programs

  • Alder Teacher Residency Program logoAlder Graduate School of Education

    The San Mateo Union High School District is excited to announce that we have partnered with Alder Graduate School of Education’s Teacher Residency Program, a program that works with classified employees to help them earn their teaching credential and Masters in just one year, while getting hands on experience with students in San Mateo County Schools.
     
    The candidates work closely with a mentor teacher, and learning alongside other residents through seminars. They offer tuition scholarships of up to $10,000 to specifically support those whose experiences and identities reflect the communities we serve, and State grants of up to $25,000 are available to teacher residents this year.
     
    If you were unable to make the October 13 information session, you can schedule time to meet with Janie Garza one-to-one to learn more.
     
    For more information, contact Kirk Black at kblack@smuhsd.org.
     
     
    Marshall Teacher Residency
     
    Marshall Teacher Residency LogoSMUHSD is excited to announce that we have partnered with the Marshall Teacher Residency to provide a streamlined, affordable path to becoming a teacher and impacting your community.  
     
    SMUHSD staff and alumni receive priority in the admissions process and are placed at SMUHSD schools to learn alongside an experienced teacher, while completing the coursework and classroom practice needed to earn your teaching credential in just 12 months.  
     
    The Marshall Teacher Residency trains teachers to lead classrooms that are student-centered, anti-racist and personalized to what every child needs to thrive. 
     
    Program benefits include: 
    • Affordable tuition and a living stipend during the entirety of the program
    • A California Preliminary Single Subject Teaching Credential upon completion of the program
    • 1:1 mentoring and coaching, along with a collaborative and diverse peer community
    • Priority in the hiring process at SMUHSD schools 
    • The option to pursue a one-year Master’s in Education upon completion of the program
     
    Their next cohort runs June 2022 - June 2023.  Join the virtual information session on Tuesday, November 9 at 3 p.m. to learn more.  You will receive an email with event details after registering.  
     
    For more information, contact Kirk Black at kblack@smuhsd.org.